gander

/ˈɡæn.də(ɹ)/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

A male goose.

2

A fool, simpleton.

3

A glance, look.

4

A man living apart from his wife.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

bandercandorhanderlandermanderpandersandersandorzanderblander

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”)

gaegafgaggalgangaogapgargasgau

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

digduggeddilgdougdragdugogadsgerdglad
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