loath

/ləʊθ/adj
Middle School
1

Averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling. Always followed by a verbal phrase.

2

Angry, hostile.

3

Loathsome, unpleasant.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

bothslothgrowthoathquothroathtrothgoethenoeth

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

agoapoauxboechocioclocoecrodau

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

lothluththalthulclothfilthslothfilthyhealthlength
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