Duty Definition & Meaning
duty
- noun
- the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; "we must instill a sense of duty in our children"; "every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr
- work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons; "the duties of the job"
- a government tax on imports or exports; "they signed a treaty to lower duties on trade between their countries"
"Duty" in song lyrics
See how duty is used in real songs:
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"Said 'excuse me lady, I'm doing my duty"
2 Live Crew — Dirty Nursery Rhymes -
"My 3rd Eye style is heavy duty"
3rd Eye f/ Lord Finesse, Nine, Top Quality, Zone 7 — Troopers Reprezent -
"Girl, come with me and I do my duty"
4 Deep — Buck Naked Lover
Words that rhyme with duty
Usage tips for "duty"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "duty" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for duty to find words that pair well.