duties
Translation
duties, responsibilities, taxes
Examples
His duties include answering the phone.
His duties include answering the phone.
We had to pay duties on the imported wine.
We had to pay duties on the imported wine.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) duties ((sb.'s)) responsibilities or tasks His duties include answering the phone.
to pay duties ((on sth.)) to pay taxes on imported goods We had to pay duties on the imported wine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: responsibilities, obligations, tasks, taxes, tariffs
Etymology
From Old French 'deu' (owed), from Latin 'debere' (to owe). Related to 'debt'.
Memory Tips
Think of what is 'due' from you. This can be a task that is due, or a tax that is due.