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rhyme

[raɪm]

rhyme Definition

  • 1a word that has the same sound as another word, especially at the end
  • 2a short poem in which the words at the end of each line rhyme

Using rhyme: Examples

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

  • Example

    The words 'cat' and 'hat' rhyme.

  • Example

    The poem has a simple rhyme scheme.

  • Example

    He wrote a rhyme about his dog.

  • Example

    She enjoys writing rhymes for children's books.

rhyme Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rhyme

Phrases with rhyme

  • slant rhyme

    a type of rhyme formed by words with similar but not identical sounds

    Example

    The words 'orange' and 'sporange' have a slant rhyme.

  • a rhyme that occurs in the final syllables of verses

    Example

    The poem has an ABAB end rhyme scheme.

  • a rhyme that occurs within a single line of verse

    Example

    In the sentence 'I will not play at tug o' war', the words 'play' and 'tug' form an internal rhyme.

Origins of rhyme

from Middle English 'rime', from Old English 'rīm', meaning 'number'

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Summary: rhyme in Brief

The term 'rhyme' [raɪm] refers to a word that has the same sound as another word, especially at the end, or a short poem in which the words at the end of each line rhyme. Rhyme can be used to create different effects in poetry, such as a simple or complex rhyme scheme. It also includes types of rhyme like slant rhyme, end rhyme, and internal rhyme.

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