lame

/leɪm/adj
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs.

2

That cannot be moved properly.

3

Physically disabled.

4

Hobbling; limping; inefficient; imperfect.

5

Unconvincing or unbelievable.

6

Uncool, uninteresting, or unfunny.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

aimameaimebamecamefamegamekaimnamesame

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”)

lablacladlailaklallamlanlaolap

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

ltdlumfilmlumalumblumpmylaulamgloommulti
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