rate

/ɹeɪt/noun
Elementary
1

The worth of something; value.

2

The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another.

3

Speed.

4

The relative speed of change or progress.

5

The price of (an individual) thing; cost.

6

A set price or charge for all examples of a given case, commodity, service etc.

7

A wage calculated in relation to a unit of time.

8

Any of various taxes, especially those levied by a local authority.

9

A class into which ships were assigned based on condition, size etc.; by extension, rank.

10

Established portion or measure; fixed allowance; ration.

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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