bank

/ˈbæŋk/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

An institution where one can place and borrow money and take care of financial affairs.

2

A branch office of such an institution.

3

An underwriter or controller of a card game.

4

A fund from deposits or contributions, to be used in transacting business; a joint stock or capital.

5

The sum of money etc. which the dealer or banker has as a fund from which to draw stakes and pay losses.

6

Money; profit.

7

In certain games, such as dominos, a fund of pieces from which the players are allowed to draw.

8

A safe and guaranteed place of storage for and retrieval of important items or goods.

9

A device used to store coins or currency.

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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

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