Rime vs. Rhyme 

"Rime" vs. "Rhyme" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

These two are homophones. 'Rhyme' is a literary device in poems, whereas, 'rime' refers to when ice or snow freezes on different trees and plants.

Differences

'Rhyme' refers to using words that have similar sounds at the end of our sentences. It is a literary device mainly used in poems. 'Rime', however, refers to when snow or ice covers trees and plants. Look at the following examples:

Example

Haven't you read nursery rhymes?

I can see rime on the trees in the garden.

Similarities

These two share no similarities.

Are They Interchangeable?

Since they have different meanings, they cannot be used interchangeably. 'Rime' refers to when ice or snow covers trees and plants, while, 'rhyme' refers to a literary device. Compare:

Example

✓ Although nursery rhymes look childish, we can find meaning when we dig in deeper.

X Although nursery rimes look childish, we can find meaning when we dig in deeper.

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