Meaning of rime in English

1. Pronunciation

   /raɪm/

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1. Verb

   rime

   Definitions

   1. be similar in sound, especially with respect to the last syllable

   Examples

   • « hat and cat rhyme »
2. 2. compose rhymes

3. Noun

   rime

   Etymology

   Old English hrīm, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch rijm. The word became rare in Middle English but was revived in literary use at the end of the 18th century

   Definitions

   1. ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
4. 2. correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)