responsibility

noun B1

Meaning

Responsibility means having a duty to take care of something or someone.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "responsibility" with "responsible," which is an adjective.

Example Sentences

He does not take responsibility for his mistakes at work .
It is my responsibility to feed the dog every morning .
It is your responsibility to finish the project on time .
What is your main responsibility at work ?

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