Duty and Option

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Duty

Duty noun - Something one must do because of prior agreement.
Usage example: I must obey the call of duty and serve my country
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Option is an antonym for duty.

Option

Option noun - The power, right, or opportunity to choose.
Usage example: you will have the option to select one of several quite different health insurance plans
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Duty is an antonym for option.
Nearby Words: opt, optional, optionally, opting, optionee
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How words are described

good good duty good option
original original duty original option
legal legal duty legal option
real real duty real option
Other adjectives: dangerous, main, diplomatic, new, possible, final, extra, last.

Both words in one sentence

  • Zombie Apocalypse Some people neglect any duty they're given, it seems, which is why you're given the option of finding a prostitute for Romero instead of staying behind to cause a zombie apocalypse.
    Source: Zombie Apocalypse
  • Webcomic / Among The Chosen It is implied that the Addicaine commanders have the option of using heavy duty combat drugs to bring their troops up to battle ready status.
    Source: Webcomic / Among The Chosen
  • The player character has the option to charm or purchase food from the guard on duty so the man doesn't have to die with an empty stomach.
    Source: Denied Food as Punishment
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