mother-in-law

/ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɔː/noun
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1

The mother of one's spouse.

2

A mother-in-law apartment.

3

A mother-in-law sandwich.

4

A stepmother.

5

A spicy Caribbean sauce made with peppers, carrots, onions, lime juice, etc.

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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