subway

/ˈsʌbˌweɪ/noun
Elementary
1

An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas.

2

A train that runs on such an underground railway.

3

A rapid transit system, regardless of the elevation of its right of way; a metro system.

4

An underground walkway, tunnel for pedestrians (called pedestrian underpass in US).

5

An underground route for pipes, sewers, etc.

6

An underground route for creatures (e.g. bats).

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