duty
|du/ty|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈduːti/
🇬🇧
/ˈdjuːti/
responsibility
Etymology
Etymology Information
'duty' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'deu,' where 'devoir' meant 'to owe.'
Historical Evolution
'deu' transformed into the Middle English word 'duete,' and eventually became the modern English word 'duty.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'what is owed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'obligation or responsibility.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility.
It is your duty to report any suspicious activity.
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Noun 2
a task or action that someone is required to perform as part of a job.
Her duties include filing and answering the phone.
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