rhyming

[ˈraɪmɪŋ]

rhyming Definition

the use of words that have the same or similar sound at the end, especially in poetry.

Using rhyming: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rhyming" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The rhyming pattern of this poem is ABAB.

  • Example

    Children's books often use rhyming words to make them more engaging.

  • Example

    He is known for his skillful use of rhyming in his lyrics.

rhyming Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rhyming

Phrases with rhyming

  • when two words rhyme perfectly, meaning they have the same sound from the last stressed vowel to the end of the word

    Example

    The words 'cat' and 'hat' are perfect rhymes.

  • slant rhyming

    when two words almost rhyme, but not quite, meaning they have similar but not identical sounds

    Example

    The words 'love' and 'move' are an example of slant rhyming.

  • when two words look like they should rhyme because they have the same spelling, but they don't actually sound alike

    Example

    The words 'cough' and 'bough' are an example of eye rhyming.

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Summary: rhyming in Brief

Rhyming [ˈraɪmɪŋ] is the use of words that have the same or similar sound at the end, especially in poetry. It includes perfect rhyming, where two words rhyme perfectly, slant rhyming, where two words almost rhyme, and eye rhyming, where two words look like they should rhyme because they have the same spelling, but they don't actually sound alike.

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