bleed

/ˈbliːd/verb
Early Childhood
1

To shed blood through an injured blood vessel.

2

To menstruate.

3

To let or draw blood from.

4

To take large amounts of money from.

5

To steadily lose (something vital).

6

To spread from the intended location and stain the surrounding cloth or paper.

7

To remove air bubbles from a pipe containing other fluids.

8

To tap off high-pressure gas (usually air) from a system that produces high-pressure gas primarily for another purpose.

9

To bleed on; to make bloody.

10

To show one's group loyalty by showing (its associated color) in one's blood.

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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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