breath

/bɹɛθ/noun
Elementary
1

The act or process of breathing.

2

A single act of breathing in or out; a breathing of air.

3

Air expelled from the lungs.

4

A rest or pause.

5

A small amount of something, such as wind, or common sense.

6

Fragrance; exhalation; odor; perfume.

7

Gentle exercise, causing a quicker respiration.

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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