fain
/feɪn/adj
Elementary
1
Often followed by of: glad, well-pleased.
2
Glad, contented, or satisfied to do something in the absence of a better alternative.
3
Compelled or obliged to.
4
Chiefly followed by to, or (obsolete) for or of: eager or willing, or inclined.
5
Favourable, well-disposed.
6
Accustomed, apt, wont.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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
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