RESPONSIBILITY as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • the social force that binds you to your obligations and the courses of action demanded by that force
    • every opportunity, an obligation
    • every possession, a duty”- Jo
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • we must instill a sense of duty in our children
    • every right implies a responsibility
    Hypernyms(s) responsibility is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • a form of trustworthiness
    • the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one’’s conduct
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he holds a position of great responsibility
    Hypernyms(s) responsibility is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Attribute(s)
  3. Meaning
    • the proper sphere or extent of your activities
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • it was his province to take care of himself
    Hypernyms(s) responsibility is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)