land

/lænd/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

The part of Earth which is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water.

2

Real estate or landed property; a partitioned and measurable area which is owned and acquired and on which buildings and structures can be built and erected.

3

A country or region.

4

A person's country of origin and/or homeplace; homeland.

5

The soil, in respect to its nature or quality for farming.

6

Realm, domain.

7

The ground left unploughed between furrows.

8

Any of several portions into which a field is divided for ploughing.

9

A shock or fright.

10

A conducting area on a board or chip which can be used for connecting wires.

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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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