team

/tiːm/noun
Elementary
1

A set of draught animals, such as two horses in front of a carriage.

2

Any group of people involved in the same activity, especially sports or work.

3

A group of animals moving together, especially young ducks.

4

A royalty or privilege granted by royal charter to a lord of a manor, of having, keeping, and judging in his court, his bondmen, neifes, and villains, and their offspring, or suit, that is, goods and chattels, and appurtenances thereto.

5

A group of people who favor one side of a binary debate that is divided and lacks a well-established clear consensus.

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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