rhyming
word · lemma: rhyme
Definition
When words end with the same or similar sounds, especially at the ends of lines in poems or songs, or the act of making such word pairs.
Usage & Nuances
Used in poetry, song lyrics, and word games. 'Rhyming words' means pairs like 'cat'/'hat'. Sometimes used as an adjective: 'a rhyming poem'. Not all poetry uses rhyming, especially in modern styles.
Spanish: rima - rimadoPortuguese (BR): rima - rimadoPortuguese (PT): rimar - rimadoChinese (Simplified): 押韵 - 押韵的Chinese (Traditional): 押韻 - 押韻的Hindi: तुकबंदी - तुकांतArabic: قافية - قوافٍBengali: ছন্দমিল - মিল করা শব্দRussian: рифмование - рифмующийся (как прилагательное)Japanese: 脚韻 - 押韻Vietnamese: vần điệu - gieo vầnKorean: 운율 - 각운Turkish: uyak - kafiyeliUrdu: قافیہ بندیIndonesian: bersajak - berima
Example Sentences
This poem has a rhyming pattern.
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That song gets stuck in my head because of its clever rhyming.
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Children enjoy rhyming games at school.
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We practiced rhyming words in class.
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She loves writing funny rhyming poems for her friends.
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Finding the perfect rhyming word can be tricky sometimes.
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