Definitions
Rhyme is a noun that refers to the repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often at the end of lines in poems or songs. It can also be used as a verb meaning to have or end with a rhyme.
Example
The words 'cat' and 'hat' rhyme.
Example
She wrote a poem with a lot of rhymes in it.
Rime is a noun that refers to a thin layer of ice that forms on surfaces, such as trees or grass, when the air temperature is below freezing and the surface is colder than the surrounding air. It can also be spelled as 'hoarfrost'.
Example
The branches of the trees were covered in rime.
Example
The rime on the grass sparkled in the sunlight.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between these two words, you could associate rhyme with poetry and music, as it often appears in these contexts. - For rime, think of the 'i' in the word as representing ice, which is what rime is.
Remember this!
Remember, rhyme refers to a repetition of sounds in words, while rime is a thin layer of ice that forms on surfaces.
