Duty
Noun
UK
/ËdjuË.ti/
US
/ËduË.tĚŹi/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
A responsibility, task, or tax.
Example
"It is every citizenâs duty to follow the law."
"The nurse performed her duty by caring for the patients throughout the night shift."
"Import duty was added to the productâs price, making it more expensive for buyers."
Explanation
Duty is something you are expected or required to do, often because of responsibility, law, or morals. For example, it is a teacherâs duty to guide students. âDutyâ can also mean a job task, such as âguard dutyâ in the army. In business, âdutyâ may mean a tax paid on goods, like import duty. It often describes responsibility that people should not avoid, even if it is difficult. For example, âParents have a duty to care for their children.â