expense

/ɪkˈspɛns/noun
Middle School
1

A spending or consuming, often a disbursement of funds.

2

The elimination or consumption of something, sometimes with the notion of loss or damage to the thing eliminated.

3

Loss.

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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