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/əˈbaʊt/prep
Middle School
1

In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around.

2

Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.

3

See about to.

4

On the point or verge of.

5

Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of.

6

Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on.

7

Within or in the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place.

8

On one’s person; nearby the person.

9

On or near (one's person); attached as an attribute to; in the makeup of, or at the command of.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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