Cool MateObligation vs The duty of this council
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Obligation
Top 2,000 (common)B2noun
The duty of this council
Top 2,000 (common)
| Obligation | The duty of this council | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃn/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðə ˈdjuːti ʌv ðɪs ˈkaʊnsl//🇺🇸 //ðə ˈduːti ʌv ðɪs ˈkaʊnsl// |
| Meaning | Something you must do; a duty or responsibility. | What this council is responsible for doing. |
| Example | She felt a strong obligation to help her friends in need. | The duty of this council is to ensure the community's safety. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | noun | |
| Collocations | contractual, legal, statutory, carry out, discharge, fulfil/fulfill, arise from something, under an obligation, without obligation, obligation of, contractual, legal, statutory, carry out, discharge, fulfil/fulfill, arise from something, under an obligation, without obligation, obligation of | fulfill a duty, discuss duties, assign duties, take on duties, recognize duty |
| Antonyms | freedom, option, choice | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'obligated' — remember 'obligation' is the noun., Using 'obligation' with incorrect prepositions — typically used with 'to' (e.g., obligation to pay)., Overusing in casual speech — more common in formal contexts. | Confusing 'duty' with 'right', Using 'the duty on this council' instead of 'of', Omitting 'the' before 'duty' |
| Usage notes | Use 'obligation' in both formal and informal contexts when discussing responsibilities or duties. It's appropriate in legal, academic, or personal situations but less common in casual conversations. | Used in formal contexts to discuss responsibilities or obligations. Avoid in casual conversations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Obligation vs The duty of this council
What's the difference between Obligation and The duty of this council?
Obligation: Something you must do; a duty or responsibility. The duty of this council: What this council is responsible for doing.
Can you show an example of each?
Obligation: She felt a strong obligation to help her friends in need. The duty of this council: The duty of this council is to ensure the community's safety.
Can I use Obligation and The duty of this council interchangeably?
Not always. Obligation and The duty of this council are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.