inherit

/ɪnˈhɛɹɪt/verb
Middle School
1

To receive (property, a title, etc.), by legal succession or bequest after the previous owner's death.

2

To come into an inheritance.

3

To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations).

4

To receive a characteristic from one's ancestors by genetic transmission.

5

To derive from people or conditions previously in force.

6

To derive (existing functionality) from a superclass.

7

To derive a new class from (a superclass).

8

To put in possession of.

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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

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