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King Lear

Description:

King Lear is a tragedy play written by William Shakespeare. It tells the story of an aging monarch who decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their professions of love for him. The play explores themes of power, family dynamics, and madness.

Sample sentences:

Noun sense 1:

After dividing his kingdom, King Lear faced betrayal and tragedy.

Noun sense 2:

Shakespeare's King Lear is considered one of his greatest tragedies.

Noun sense 3:

Many theatre companies around the world perform King Lear to this day.

Adjective sense:

The play's plot twists and tragic ending make it a King Lear kind of story.

Verb sense:

She tried to King Lear her way into a promotion, but it only resulted in chaos.

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