gov

/ɡʌv/noun

RareNot in standard dictionaries

Clipping of government.

Clipping of governor.

A term of address to a person, usually a stranger or a superior.

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Synonyms

gov't guv

Related Words

boss guv'nor mate

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

dove love glove shove above labov belove thereof of labove

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”)

gae gaf gag gal gan gao gap gar gas gau

Assonance

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

bub buc bud bug bum bun bus but cub cum

Consonance

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

vig give gove govs vega vigo vogl giver glove grave

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