AD — Definition, Synonyms & Examples

/ˌeɪˈdi/adv

Elementary

Initialism of Anno Domini (borrowed from Latin); in the year of our Lord.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

A.C.AC Anno Domini CE Christian Era anno Domini in the year of our Lord

Antonyms

A.C.AC B.C.BC BCE b.c.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

add bad cad dad had lad mad nad pad rad

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

aaa aba abc abd abe abo abs abt abu aca

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

abt abu aca ack act add ads adz aft ahn

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

dug hud mud ude abed aids bird budz darn data

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