comer

/ˈkʌmɚ/noun
Middle School
1

One in a race who is catching up to others and shows promise of winning.

2

An ambitious person; one who is catching up in some contest and has a likelihood of victory;

3

One who arrives.

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