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You're faced with a grave responsibility

🇬🇧 UK //ɡreɪv rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti// 🇺🇸 US //ɡreɪv rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti//

Meaning of You're faced with a grave responsibility

You are confronted with an important and serious duty.

In simple words: You have a serious duty or job.

You're faced with a grave responsibility in a sentence

• In her new job, she knew she was faced with a grave responsibility.
• As a leader, you're faced with a grave responsibility to serve your community.
• Parents are often faced with a grave responsibility for their children's future.
• The environmental crisis means we are all faced with a grave responsibility.
• When making that decision, you're faced with a grave responsibility that could affect many lives.

How to use You're faced with a grave responsibility

Use in serious discussions about important duties; avoid in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone statement

Memory hint

Think of 'grave' as a graveyard, representing something serious.

Related words

Collocations with You're faced with a grave responsibility

• grave responsibility
• face a grave responsibility
• bear a grave responsibility
• carry a grave responsibility
• assume a grave responsibility

Synonyms for You're faced with a grave responsibility

• serious duty
• important obligation
• heavy burden
• significant task
• critical responsibility

Common mistakes with You're faced with a grave responsibility

• Confused with 'grievous' which means very serious but often in an emotional context.
• Using 'grave' in informal situations where 'serious' would be more appropriate.
• Omitting the word 'with' when describing being faced with a responsibility.

Frequently asked questions about You're faced with a grave responsibility

What does You're faced with a grave responsibility mean?

You have a serious duty or job.

What is the definition of You're faced with a grave responsibility?

You are confronted with an important and serious duty.

How do you use You're faced with a grave responsibility in a sentence?

In her new job, she knew she was faced with a grave responsibility.

Can you give another example of You're faced with a grave responsibility?

As a leader, you're faced with a grave responsibility to serve your community.

What are synonyms for You're faced with a grave responsibility?

Common alternatives include serious duty, important obligation, heavy burden, significant task, critical responsibility.

What words go with You're faced with a grave responsibility?

It commonly pairs with grave responsibility, face a grave responsibility, bear a grave responsibility, carry a grave responsibility, assume a grave responsibility.

What are common mistakes when using You're faced with a grave responsibility?

Confused with 'grievous' which means very serious but often in an emotional context. Using 'grave' in informal situations where 'serious' would be more appropriate. Omitting the word 'with' when describing being faced with a responsibility.

How do you pronounce You're faced with a grave responsibility?

US: //ɡreɪv rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti//, UK: //ɡreɪv rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You're faced with a grave responsibility formal or informal?

"You're faced with a grave responsibility" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use You're faced with a grave responsibility?

Use in serious discussions about important duties; avoid in casual conversations.