baby

/ˈbeɪ̯.bi/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.

2

A very young human, even if not yet born.

3

Any very young animal, especially a vertebrate; many species have specific names for their babies, such as kittens for the babies of cats, puppies for the babies of dogs, and chicks for the babies of birds. See :Category:Baby animals for more.

4

A person who is immature, infantile, or feeble.

5

A person who is new to or inexperienced in something.

6

The lastborn of a family; the youngest sibling, irrespective of age.

7

A person's romantic partner; a term of endearment used to refer to or address e.g. one's girlfriend, boyfriend, or spouse.

8

A form of address to a person considered to be attractive.

9

A concept or creation endeared by its creator.

10

A pet project or responsibility.

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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