black

/blæk/adj
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

Absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless.

2

Without light.

3

Belonging to or descended from any of various (African, Aboriginal, etc.) ethnic groups which typically have dark pigmentation of the skin. (See usage notes below.)

4

Belonging to or descended from any of various sub-Saharan African ethnic groups which typically have dark pigmentation of the skin.

5

Designated for use by those ethnic groups (as described above).

6

Of the spades or clubs suits.

7

Bad; evil; ill-omened.

8

Expressing menace or discontent; threatening; sullen.

9

Illegitimate, illegal, or disgraced.

10

Foul; dirty, soiled.

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

#derogatory#informal