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Assonance (noun) means the repeating of similar vowel sounds in nearby words, often used in poetry.

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The repeating of similar vowel sounds in nearby words, often used in poetry.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Came from French assonance, from Latin assonāre; by surface analysis, a- + son- + -ance.

Rhymes for assonance

lance dance Nance seance chance nuance trance stance glance balance advance finance

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"assonance" (noun) means the repeating of similar vowel sounds in nearby words, often used in poetry.

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