profound

/pɹəˈfaʊnd/adj
High School
1

Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to great depth; deep.

2

Very deep; very serious.

3

Intellectually deep; entering far into subjects; reaching to the bottom of a matter, or of a branch of learning; thorough.

4

Characterized by intensity; deeply felt; pervading.

5

Bending low, exhibiting or expressing deep humility; lowly; submissive.

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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