cheapness

/ˈtʃiːpnəs/noun
Middle School
1

The state or character trait of being cheap (stingy).

2

The state or characteristic of being cheap (whether inexpensive, poorly made, or both).

3

Synonym of shoddiness.

4

Synonym of inexpensiveness; affordability.

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