import

/ˈɪm.pɔːt/noun
Middle School
1

Something brought in from an exterior source, especially for sale or trade.

2

The practice of importing.

3

Clipping of importance.

4

A foreigner playing in a sports league.

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Rhymes

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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”)

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Assonance

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Consonance

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

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