English sonnet
English sonnet noun - A sonnet consisting three quatrains and a concluding couplet in iambic pentameter with the rhyme pattern abab cdcd efef gg.
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Synonyms for English sonnet
Verse and English sonnet are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Verse" instead a noun phrase "English sonnet".
Verse
Verse noun - A composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect.
Usage example: composed a short verse for his mother's birthday
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Synonyms for Verse
English sonnet and verse are semantically related. You can use "English sonnet" instead a noun "Verse".
Nearby Words: version, versification, versing
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