company

/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A group of individuals who work together for a common purpose.

2

A unit of approximately sixty to one hundred and twenty soldiers, typically consisting of two or three platoons and forming part of a battalion.

3

A unit of firefighters and their equipment.

4

The entire crew of a ship.

5

An intelligence service.

6

A small group of birds or animals.

7

An entity having legal personality, and thus able to own property and to sue and be sued in its own name; a corporation.

8

Any business, whether incorporated or not, that manufactures or sells products (also known as goods), or provides services as a commercial venture.

9

Social visitors or companions.

10

adversaries, enemies, or rivals; unwanted company.

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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