blink

/blɪŋk/verb
Elementary
1

To close and reopen both eyes quickly.

2

To close and reopen one's eyes to remove (something) from on or around the eyes.

3

To wink; to twinkle with, or as with, the eye.

4

To see with the eyes half shut, or indistinctly and with frequent winking, as a person with weak eyes.

5

To shine, especially with intermittent light; to twinkle; to flicker; to glimmer, as a lamp.

6

To glance.

7

To flash on and off at regular intervals.

8

To flash headlights on a car at.

9

To send a signal with a lighting device.

10

To perform the smallest action that could solicit a response.

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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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