Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of duty
"After starting her new job, Sarah quickly learned that her main duties included answering phones and filing paperwork."
In plain English: Duties are the tasks you are expected to do because of your job, role, or responsibilities.
"He has to complete his daily duties before he can go home."
Usage: Duties refer to tasks or responsibilities that you are expected to perform, such as household chores or job obligations. Use this plural form when listing multiple specific assignments rather than the general concept of obligation implied by "duty."
Derived from Old French deute (meaning debt) via Anglo-Norman, the term originally referred to obligations or debts owed to a sovereign. It later evolved in English to denote specific taxes levied on imports and exports as well as official responsibilities.