rhymes
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈɹaɪmz// UK //ɹˈaɪmz// rhymes
n. words that have the same ending sound, like 'cat' and 'hat'.
n. words or phrases that end with the same or similar sounds, typically in the final stressed syllables.
The words 'blue' and 'shoe' are perfect rhymes.
Children often learn to read by identifying rhymes in simple poems and nursery stories.
The poet avoided obvious rhymes in favor of slant rhyme, creating a subtle sense of dissonance that mirrored the poem's somber themes.
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'with' when comparing two specific words.