duty

noun B1

Meaning

Duty is a responsibility or task that someone is expected to do.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "duty" with "dutie," which is not a word.

Example Sentences

It is my duty to help my family every day .
It is not my duty to clean the whole house .
What is your duty at work today ?

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