professor

/pɹəˈfɛs.ə/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution.

2

A teacher or faculty member at a college or university regardless of formal rank.

3

One who professes something, such as a religious doctrine.

4

A practitioner, one who (publicly) practises or teaches an art or skill.

5

A pianist in a saloon, brothel, etc.

6

The puppeteer who performs a Punch and Judy show; a Punchman.

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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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