anterior

/anˈtɪə.ɹi.ə/adj
High School
1

Nearer the forward end, especially in the front of the body; nearer the head or forepart of an animal.

2

(of a part of a flower or leaf) Situated further away from the mainstem.

3

Pronounced with an obstruction located in front of the palato-alveolar region of the mouth, e.g. b, p, d, t.

4

Coming before or earlier in time or development, prior to, preceding.

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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