gallon

/ˈɡælən/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A unit of volume, equivalent to eight pints

2

exactly 4.54609 liters; an imperial gallon

3

231 cubic inches or approximately 3.785 liters for liquids (a "U.S. liquid gallon")

4

one-eighth of a U.S. bushel or approximately 4.405 liters for dry goods (a "U.S. dry gallon").

5

A large quantity (of any liquid).

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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