semblance

/ˈsɛmblən(t)s/noun
High School
1

The outward appearance or form of a person or thing.

2

Followed by of: the outward appearance of a person or thing when regarded as similar to that of another person or thing.

3

Followed by of: the outward appearance of a person or thing which is different from what the person or thing actually is; also, an outward appearance of a thing which does not actually exist.

4

Followed by of: a person or thing that is seen; an apparition, a vision.

5

Followed by of: a person or thing that looks similar to another person or thing; a likeness.

6

Followed by of: a bare or mere appearance of something.

7

A person's non-verbal behaviour or demeanour which shows their feelings, thoughts, etc., or which is faked to hide such true feelings, thoughts, etc.

8

In the form make semblance: an act of appearing; an appearance, a manifestation; also, a false appearance, a pretence.

9

The quality or state of being similar; likeness, resemblance, similarity.

10

The chance of something happening; likelihood, probability.

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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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