husband

/ˈhʌz.bənd/noun
Elementary
1

A man in a marriage or marital relationship, especially in relation to his spouse.

2

A manager of property; one who has the care of another's belongings, owndom, or interests; a steward; an economist.

3

A prudent or frugal manager.

4

The master of a house; the head of a family; a householder.

5

A tiller of the ground; a husbandman.

6

The male of a pair of animals.

7

A large cushion with arms meant to support a person in the sitting position.

8

A polled tree; a pollard.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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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