abroad

/əˈbɹɔːd/adv
Middle School
1

Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries.

2

At large; widely; broadly; over a wide space.

3

Without a certain confine; outside the house; away from one's abode.

4

Before the public at large; throughout society or the world; here and there; moving without restriction.

5

Not on target; astray; in error; confused; dazed.

6

Played elsewhere than one's home grounds.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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”)

Assonance

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

Consonance

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

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