downwind

/ˌdaʊnˈwɪnd/adv
High School
1

in the same direction as the wind is blowing

2

positioned relative to something in such a way that it can be smelled in the wind

3

in the direction opposite that of landing in a traffic pattern

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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