awful

/ˈɔː.fʊl/adj
Elementary
1

Very bad.

2

Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.

3

Causing fear or horror; appalling, terrible.

4

Awe-inspiring; filling with profound reverence or respect; profoundly impressive.

5

Struck or filled with awe or reverence.

6

Terror-stricken.

7

Prone to a particular temptation.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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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”)

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Assonance

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

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Consonance

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

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