bore

/bɔː(ɹ)/verb
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1

To inspire boredom in somebody.

2

To make a hole through something.

3

To make a hole with, or as if with, a boring instrument; to cut a circular hole by the rotary motion of a tool.

4

To form or enlarge (something) by means of a boring instrument or apparatus.

5

To make (a passage) by laborious effort, as in boring; to force a narrow and difficult passage through.

6

To be pierced or penetrated by an instrument that cuts as it turns.

7

To glare (as if to drill a hole with the eyes).

8

To push or drive (a boxer into the ropes, a boat out of its course, etc.).

9

To push forward in a certain direction with laborious effort.

10

To fool; to trick.

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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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