range

/ɹeɪnd͡ʒ/noun
Elementary
1

A line or series of mountains, buildings, etc.

2

A fireplace; a fire or other cooking apparatus; now specifically, a large cooking stove with many burners (hotplates).

3

Selection, array.

4

An area for practicing shooting at targets.

5

An area for military training or equipment testing.

6

The distance from a person or sensor to an object, target, emanation, or event.

7

The maximum distance or reach of capability (of a weapon, radio, detector, etc.).

8

The distance a vehicle (e.g., a car, bicycle, lorry, or aircraft) can travel without refueling.

9

An area of open, often unfenced, grazing land.

10

The extent or space taken in by anything excursive; compass or extent of excursion; reach; scope.

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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