matter

/ˈmæt.ə/noun
Elementary
1

Anything with mass and volume.

2

Matter made up of normal particles, not antiparticles.

3

A kind of substance.

4

Printed material, especially in books or magazines.

5

Aristotelian: undeveloped potentiality subject to change and development; formlessness. Matter receives form, and becomes substance.

6

An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.

7

An approximate amount or extent.

8

Legal services provided by a lawyer or firm to their client in relation to a particular issue.

9

Essence; pith; embodiment.

10

(The) inducing cause or reason, especially of anything disagreeable or distressing.

Thesaurus

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

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