welfare

/ˈwɛlˌfɛə/noun

Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries

Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect.

Shortened form of "welfare spending", "welfare payments", or "welfare assistance".

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Synonyms

income support public assistance social security welfare assistance

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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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”)

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Assonance

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

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Consonance

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

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