Q: Does the word "tendency" mean the same thing in "A tendency to be too strict." and "Denim has a tendency to fade."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "make" mean the same thing in "A good review by this critic will make your play!" and "She married into wealth and so has it made."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "due" mean the same thing in "Give him his due -- he is a good actor." and "Give the devil his due."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "year" mean the same thing in "In the year 1920." and "She is 4 years old."?

A:
the same meaning