mainly

/ˈmeɪnli/adv
Middle School
1

Chiefly; for the most part.

2

Forcefully, vigorously.

3

Of the production of a sound: loudly, powerfully.

4

To a great degree; very much.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

ainleyvainlyplainlyhumanelyungainlyhainleyrainley

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”)

mabmacmadmaemagmahmaimajmakmal

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

aaaabaabcabeabsaceachadaadeage

Consonance

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

ltdlumfilmlumalumblumpmylaulamgloommulti
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