slant

/ˈslɑːnt/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A slope; an incline, inclination.

2

A sloped surface or line.

3

A run: a heading driven diagonally between the dip and strike of a coal seam.

4

Synonym of slash ⟨ / ⟩, particularly in its use to set off pronunciations from other text.

5

An oblique movement or course.

6

A sloping surface in a culture medium.

7

A pan with a sloped bottom used for holding paintbrushes.

8

A depression on a palette with a sloping bottom for holding and mixing watercolours.

9

A palette or similar container with slants or sloping depressions.

10

A sarcastic remark; shade, an indirect mocking insult.

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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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