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/æt/prep
Early Childhood
1

In, near, or in the general vicinity of (a particular place).

2

Attending (an educational institution).

3

Working for (a company) or in (a place or situation).

4

Indicating distance or direction relative to the speaker.

5

Present or taking place during (an event).

6

Indicating time of occurrence, especially an instant of time, or a period of time relatively short in context or from the speaker’s perspective.

7

(also as at; before dates) On (a particular date).

8

In the direction of; towards; (often implied to be in a hostile or careless manner).

9

Indicating action bearing upon something, especially continued or repeated action.

10

In response or reaction to.

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