rebate

/ˈɹiːbeɪt/noun
High School
1

A deduction from an amount that is paid; an abatement.

2

The return of part of an amount already paid.

3

The edge of a roll of film, from which no image can be developed.

4

A rectangular groove made to hold two pieces (of wood etc) together; a rabbet.

5

A piece of wood hafted into a long stick, and serving to beat out mortar.

6

An iron tool sharpened something like a chisel, and used for dressing and polishing wood.

7

A kind of hard freestone used in making pavements.

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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