fastness
The quality or state of being strongly attached; firmness, secureness, tenacity.
The ability of a dye to withstand fading.
The quality or state of moving quickly; quickness, rapidity, swiftness.
The quality or state of having an extravagant lifestyle or immoral habits.
Of a fortress or other place: the quality or state of being secure from access or attack; safety, security.
The quality or state of being firm, hard, or solid; firmness, hardness, solidity.
A fortified or secure place; a fortress, a stronghold.
Something used to fasten or tie; a fastener or fastening.
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