court

/kɔːt/noun
Elementary
1

An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.

2

A street with no outlet, a cul-de-sac.

3

A housing estate under the Home Ownership Scheme.

4

An apartment building, or a small development of several apartment buildings.

5

The residence of a sovereign, prince, nobleman, or other dignitary; a palace.

6

The collective body of persons composing the retinue of a sovereign or person high in authority; all the surroundings of a sovereign in his regal state.

7

Any formal assembling of the retinue of a sovereign.

8

Attention directed to a person in power; behaviour designed to gain favor; politeness of manner; civility towards someone.

9

The hall, chamber, or place, where justice is administered.

10

The persons officially assembled under authority of law, at the appropriate time and place, for the administration of justice; an official assembly, legally met together for the transaction of judicial business; a judge or judges sitting for the hearing or trial of cases.

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