gain

/ɡeɪn/verb
Elementary
1

To acquire possession of.

2

To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress.

3

To come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to obtain by competition.

4

To increase.

5

To grow more likely to catch or overtake someone.

6

To reach.

7

To draw into any interest or party; to win to one’s side; to conciliate.

8

To put on weight.

9

To run fast.

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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