blend

/blɛnd/noun

Middle School

A mixture of two or more things.

A word formed by combining two other words; a portmanteau word.

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Synonyms

combination frankenword mix mixture portmanteau portmanteau word portmantologism

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

end bend ende lend send spend attend defend depend friend

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”)

baa bab bad bae bag bah bak bal bam bao

Assonance

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

acm aer bec afl air bed aix any beg ary

Consonance

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

dfw dob kwh abed abid badu bede beds bird boda

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