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couplets

/ˈkʌpləts/ /ˈkʌplɪts/

Meanings
noun
A pair of lines with rhyming end words.

Examples :

"The teacher asked the class to write some couplets for Valentine's Day cards: short poems where each pair of lines rhymes. "
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Related Words

Illustration teacher

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

Illustration dichotomous

dichotomous adjective

/daɪˈkɒt.ə.məs/ /daɪˈkɑːt.ə.məs/

Dividing or branching into two pieces.

"The student faced a dichotomous choice: study for the test or go to the party. "

Illustration mutually

mutually adverb

/-lɪ/ /ˈmjutʃuəli/

In the same way, each to the other; reciprocally

"The contract was mutually binding."

Illustration opposing

opposing verb

/əˈpoʊzɪŋ/ /oʊˈpoʊzɪŋ/

To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

"There is still time to oppose this plan."

Illustration valentine

valentine noun

/ˈvaləntaɪn/

An expression of affection, especially romantic affection, usually in the form of greeting card, gift, or message given the object of one's affection, especially on February 14th.

"Such an extravagant valentine was unexpected."

Illustration downtown

downtown noun

/ˈdaʊntaʊn/ /ˌdaʊnˈtaʊn/

The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.

"We went downtown to buy groceries for the family picnic. "

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exclusive noun

/ɪkˈsklu.sɪv/

Information (or an artefact) that is granted or obtained exclusively.

"The editor agreed to keep a lid on a potentially disastrous political scoop in exchange for an exclusive of a happier nature."

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together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

Illustration directions

directions noun

/daɪˈɹɛk.ʃənz/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration rhyming

rhyming verb

/ˈɹaɪmɪŋ/

To compose or treat in verse; versify.

"The poet is rhyming a new poem about his daily commute. "

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identifying verb

/aɪˈdɛntɪˌfaɪɪŋ/ /əˈdɛntɪˌfaɪɪŋ/

To establish the identity of someone or something.

"The detective is identifying the suspect in the security footage. "

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streets noun

/stɹiːts/

A paved part of road, usually in a village or a town.

"Walk down the street until you see a hotel on the right."