CEFR B2

assonant

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by assonance, which is the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words, especially in poetry.

Examples

The poet used a lot of assonant phrases to link the lines together.
Her writing was full of assonant words that created a flowing rhythm.

Synonyms: rhyming, alliterative, vowel-like

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assonant (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈæsənənt/

Definition

Relating to or characterized by assonance, which is the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words, especially in poetry.

Examples

The poet used a lot of assonant phrases to link the lines together.
Her writing was full of assonant words that created a flowing rhythm.

How to Use assonant

assonant sounds (collocation): Repetitive vowel sounds within nearby words. — "The poet skillfully used assonant sounds to create a melodic effect."
assonant repetition (collocation): The act of repeating vowel sounds in a text. — "Assonant repetition can make a piece of writing more engaging."

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Antonyms of assonant

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