duties
Intermediate/ˈduː.t̬iz/
- noun
- something that you have to do because it is part of your job, or something that you feel is the right thing to do
duties in a sentence
- “He takes up his duties next week.”
- “The duty of the agency is to act in the best interests of the child.”
- “I felt it was my duty to tell them the truth.”
- “You have a duty to yourself to take a break once in a while.”
What does “duties” mean?
duties (noun) means something that you have to do because it is part of your job, or something that you feel is the right thing to do. It is pronounced /ˈduː.t̬iz/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "duties" mean?
- duties (noun) means: something that you have to do because it is part of your job, or something that you feel is the right thing to do
- How do you pronounce "duties"?
- "duties" is pronounced /ˈduː.t̬iz/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "duties" in a sentence?
- Here is "duties" used in a sentence: He takes up his duties next week.
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