grossly

/ˈɡɹoʊsli/adv
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1

Greatly; to a large degree, especially one large enough to be frankly appreciable.

2

To a serious, severe, or offensive degree.

3

In a gross (disgusting) manner; without delicacy.

4

Roughly; approximately; inexactly; sketchily.

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

closelytowsleyhoesly

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

rigdraggarggarngohrgrafregsroigcigarglory
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