hound

/haʊnd/noun
Elementary
1

A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.

2

Any canine animal.

3

Someone who seeks something.

4

A male who constantly seeks the company of desirable women.

5

A despicable person.

6

A houndfish.

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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