don

/dɒn/noun
Elementary
1

A university professor, particularly one at Oxford or Cambridge.

2

An employee of a university residence who lives among the student residents.

3

A mafia boss, primarily for Italian or Italian American bosses.

4

A (usually Spanish or Italian) title of respect to a man, especially a lord or nobleman.

5

Any man, bloke, dude.

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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