obligation

nounB1 · Intermediate

Something you must do because of a rule.

Meaning of «obligation»

noun

something you must do because of a rule

Employees have an obligation to follow the safety rules.

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The difference between similar words

something that you must do

dutywhat you must do because of your job or what is rightIt is a soldier's duty to obey orders.

responsibilitysomething you are in charge of and must look afterLooking after the dog is my responsibility.

obligationformalsomething you must do by law, rule or promiseYou have no obligation to buy anything.

Word family

oblige B2 · verbobligation B1 · nounobligatory B2 · adjectiveobliged B2 · adjectiveobliging B2 · adjective

False friends

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