rime

/ɹaɪm/noun
Elementary
1

Archaic in the form rimes: originally, any frozen dew forming a white deposit on exposed surfaces; hoar frost (sense 1).

2

A film or slimy coating.

3

White hair as an indication of old age.

4

Ice formed by the rapid freezing of cold water droplets of fog on to a cold surface.

5

A coating or sheet of ice so formed.

6

A cold fog or mist.

Thesaurus

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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