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rhyme

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /raɪm/

KK: /raɪm/

intransitive verb
Definition

To create words or phrases that have the same ending sounds, often used in poetry or songs.


Example

The poet loves to rhyme words to make his verses more musical.


Tense Forms

Past: rhymed

Past Participle: rhymed


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried to rhyme your thoughts into a poem?
Sloth B
Not really, but it sounds like a fun challenge!
Sloth A
It can be really satisfying when the words rhyme perfectly.
Sloth B
I bet! Maybe I should give it a shot sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
verse
compose
chant
Antonyms
prose
disagree
differ
noun
Definition

A word or phrase that has the same ending sound as another word or phrase, often used in poetry and songs.


Example

The words 'cat' and 'hat' are a perfect rhyme.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried to write a poem that has a good rhyme?
Sloth B
Not really, but I think it sounds fun!
Sloth A
It's challenging, but finding the right rhyme is really satisfying.
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To create or arrange words so that they have similar ending sounds, often used in poetry or songs.


Example

The poet decided to rhyme the last words of each line to make the poem more musical.


Tense Forms

Past: rhymed

Past Participle: rhymed


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried to rhyme your thoughts in a poem?
Sloth B
Not really, but it sounds like a fun challenge!
Sloth A
Yeah, I find it helps me express my feelings better when I rhyme.
Root Explanation

Rhyme → The word 'rhyme' originates from Old French 'rime' (meaning a series of sounds or verses) and is derived from the Latin 'rhythmus' (meaning rhythm). The term refers to the correspondence of sounds in the endings of words, particularly in poetry.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word 'rime' which relates to sounds in verses — this helps you remember that 'rhyme' is about matching sounds in poetry.

Visually Confused Words
ryme
unrhyme
berhyme
thyme
rheme
hymen
chyme
Is this page helpful?
I can imagine! Maybe I'll give it a shot this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
verse
poem
lyric
Antonyms
prose
discord
dissonance
Sloth B
I can see how that would make writing more creative and enjoyable.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
verse
compose
match
Antonyms
dissonate
diverge
differ