breathe
/bɹiːð/verb
Early Childhood
1
To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.
2
To take in needed gases and expel waste gases in a similar way.
3
To inhale (a gas) to sustain life.
4
To live.
5
To draw something into the lungs.
6
To expel air from the lungs, exhale.
7
To exhale or expel (something) in the manner of breath.
8
To give an impression of, to exude.
9
To whisper quietly.
10
To pass like breath; noiselessly or gently; to emanate; to blow gently.
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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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