duty

Definition

• n. the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr
• n. work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons
• n. a government tax on imports or exports

Word forms

Plural

duties

Example sentences

1. n.

   It's my duty to help my parents with their chores.

2. 化

   As a teacher, my duty is to educate my students.