lease

/liːs/noun
Middle School
1

An interest in land granting exclusive use or occupation of real estate for a limited period; a leasehold.

2

An interest granting exclusive use of any thing, such as a car or boat.

3

The contract or deed under which such an interest is granted.

4

The document containing such a contract or deed.

5

The period of such an interest.

6

The temporary assignment of an IP address to a networked device.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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