rhymes
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/raɪmz/
(rhyme)
words with similar sounds
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rhyme' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'rime', where 'rime' meant 'series of words with similar sounds'.
Historical Evolution
'rime' changed from Old French word 'rime' and eventually became the modern English word 'rhyme'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'series of words with similar sounds', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'words that sound alike'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a word that has the same sound as another word, especially at the end.
'Cat' and 'hat' are rhymes.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to have or end with a sound that corresponds to another.
The word 'moon' rhymes with 'spoon'.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45