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DUTIES

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Duties.

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Duties - as a noun

The social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

Example: "We must instill a sense of duty in our children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
obligationresponsibility
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
social control
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons

Example: "The duties of the job"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
work
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A government tax on imports or exports

Example: "They signed a treaty to lower duties on trade between their countries"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tariff
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indirect tax
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I have several duties to perform at work."
"Her duties as a teacher include grading papers and preparing lesson plans."
"The police officer takes his duties seriously."
"She always fulfills her duties as a mother."
"His duties as a CEO require him to travel frequently."
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Word Game Points

Is DUTIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, duties is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DUTIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is DUTIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, duties is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DUTIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is DUTIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, duties is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DUTIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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