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responsibility (noun)

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone. It can also refer to the state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something.

💬 Example

"It is his responsibility to walk the dog every morning."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Response-Ability'. It is your 'ability' to 'respond' to a situation or a task that has been given to you.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

I have the responsible for this. → I have the responsibility for this.

He is a very responsibility man. → He is a very responsible man.

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