English · Word Candidate

obliged

/əˈblaɪd͡ʒd/

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Under an obligation to do something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phải thực hiện một điều gì đó

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Adjective

All employees are obliged to complete a tax return every year.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Grateful or indebted because of a favor done.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cảm ơn hoặc nợ vì một ân huệ đã làm

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Adjective

I'm greatly obliged for your help with this problem.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “obliged” mean?

Under an obligation to do something.

Is “obliged” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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