mass

/mæs/noun
Middle School
1

A quantity of matter cohering so as to make one body, or an aggregation of particles or things which collectively make one body or quantity, usually of considerable size.

2

Precious metal, especially gold or silver.

3

A measure of the inertia of a mass of matter, one of four fundamental properties of matter. SI unit of mass: kilogram.

4

A medicinal substance made into a cohesive, homogeneous lump, of consistency suitable for making pills.

5

A palpable or visible abnormal globular structure; a tumor.

6

Excess body mass, especially in the form of muscle hypertrophy.

7

A large quantity; a sum.

8

Bulk; magnitude; body; size.

9

The principal part; the main body.

10

A large body of individuals, especially persons.

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

#obsolete