base

/beɪs/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

Something from which other things extend; a foundation.

2

A supporting, lower or bottom component of a structure or object.

3

The starting point of a logical deduction or thought; basis.

4

A site, structure, or both, usually durable and often permanent, for housing military personnel and materiel.

5

The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.

6

A basic but essential component or ingredient.

7

A substance used as a mordant in dyeing.

8

Foundation: a cosmetic cream to make the face appear uniform.

9

Any of a class of generally water-soluble compounds that turn red litmus blue and react with acids to form salts.

10

A safe zone in the children's games of tag and hide-and-go-seek.

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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