Ought
Part and ought are semantically related. in responsibility topic. In some cases you can use "Part" instead a noun "Ought".
Part
Part noun - One of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled.
Both words in one sentence
- The fiancée, Vivian, feels that she ought to hate cute and bubbly Elle, and acts the part at first, until Elle impresses her, and they bond.
Source: Why Can't I Hate You? - Best friends should stick together/That's how it ought to be./So let's pretend I'm part of you and You're part of me.
Source: Friendship Song -
In the first part of the book, he's wearing all black like a stealthy person ought.
Source: Comic Book / X-Factor
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