tardy

/ˈtɑːdi/adj
Elementary
1

Late; overdue or delayed.

2

Moving with a slow pace or motion; not swift.

3

Ineffectual; slow-witted, slow to act, or dull.

4

Unwary; unready (especially in the phrase take (someone) tardy).

5

Criminal; guilty.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

cardyhardymardinardipardipardyclardyhardieilardipardee

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”)

tactaetagtajtaktaltamtantaotap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

aboagaahaahhahlahoahrahsakiali

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

radbreddarndarrdragradorideridsruderuud
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