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
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
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