modern

/ˈmɒd(ə)n/adj

Elementary

Pertaining to a current or recent time and style; not ancient.

Pertaining to the modern period (c.1800 to contemporary times), particularly in academic historiography.

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Synonyms

contemporary current present

Antonyms

ancient dated former historical old old-fashioned past premodern

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

postmodern ultramodern

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”)

mab mac mad mae mag mah mai maj mak mal

Assonance

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

abo aga aha ahh ahl aho ahr ahs aki ali

Consonance

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

dom ltd mud dime mada made modi dummy demand domino

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