liege

/liːd͡ʒ/noun
High School
1

A free and independent person; specifically, a lord paramount; a sovereign.

2

A king or lord.

3

The subject of a sovereign or lord; a liegeman.

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