alight

/əˈlaɪt/verb
Middle School
1

To make less heavy; to lighten; to alleviate, to relieve.

2

Often followed by from or off: to get off an animal which one has been riding; to dismount; to descend or exit from a vehicle; hence, to complete one's journey; to stop.

3

Often followed by at, on, or upon: of something aloft: to descend and settle; to land, to lodge, to rest.

4

To come down or go down; to descend.

5

Often followed by on or upon: of a blow, something thrown, etc.: to land heavily.

6

Often followed by on or upon: to find by accident; to chance upon, to come upon.

7

To arrive.

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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