duty

/ˈdjuː.ti/noun
Elementary
1

That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.

2

The state of being at work and responsible for or doing a particular task.

3

A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.

4

One's due, something one is owed; a debt or fee.

5

Respect; reverence; regard; act of respect; homage.

6

The efficiency of an engine in work done per unit of fuel; particularly, the number of pounds of water which a steam pumping engine can raise one foot by burning one bushel or hundredweight of coal.

7

The act of urination or defecation, especially for a dog.

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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