encumber

/ɪnˈkʌmbə(ɹ)/verb
High School
1

To load down something with a burden.

2

To restrict or block something with a hindrance or impediment.

3

To burden with a legal claim or other obligation.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

lumbernumberslumbercumberhumbermccumberoutnumbermacumberunencumber

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”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

beambehmblumbohmboombrombrummoabbroomjumbo

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