prize

/pɹaɪz/noun
Middle School
1

That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.

2

Anything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; especially, property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel.

3

An honour or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort.

4

That which may be won by chance, as in a lottery.

5

Anything worth striving for; a valuable possession held or in prospect.

6

A contest for a reward; competition.

7

A lever; a pry; also, the hold of a lever.

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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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