retired

/ɹɪˈtaɪəd/adj
High School
1

Secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc.); private, quiet.

2

Of a place, far from civilization, not able to be easily seen or accessed; secluded.

3

Having left employment, especially on reaching pensionable age. (of people)

4

No longer in use or production.

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