they

/ˈðeɪ̯/pron
Early Childhood
1

A group of entities previously mentioned.

2

A single person, previously mentioned, whose gender is unknown, irrelevant, or (since 20th c.) non-binary.

3

People; some people; people in general; someone, excluding the speaker.

4

The authorities, the (power) elites, the powers that be, the establishment, the man, the system: government, police, employers, etc.

5

The opponents of the side which is keeping score.

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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