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duke

Pronunciation: [duːk]

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Learn how to use duke in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “title”

(noun) a duke is a high-ranking nobleman in certain countries. It's a title that means the person is very important and often has a lot of land and power.

Example

The duke welcomed all the visitors to his castle with a big smile.

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There is no duke in our small town; we only have mayors and council members.

Example

Who was the first duke of this region?

Context: “royalty”

(noun) a duke can also refer to the leader or ruler of a particular area or region, often seen in royal contexts. This person may make important decisions for their territory.

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The duke made sure that everyone in his land was taken care of.

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The decisions made by the duke did not please the people this time.

Example

What responsibilities does a duke have in his region?

Context: “games”

(noun) duke is the name of a chess piece in some traditional variations of chess. It moves similarly to other pieces but holds its own special place in the game.

Example

The player strategically moved the duke to protect her other pieces.

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He forgot to move his duke, which led to losing the game.

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Can you explain how the duke moves on the board?

How to pronounce duke

Pronunciation: [duːk]

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