Synonyms for Duty
Definition of 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"
3 synonyms found
Writing tips for "duty"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like obligation, responsibility, tariff can replace "duty" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"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