build

/bɪld/verb
Early Childhood
1

To form (something) by combining materials or parts.

2

To develop or give form to (something) according to a plan or process.

3

To increase or strengthen (something) by adding gradually to.

4

To establish a basis for (something).

5

To form by combining materials or parts.

6

To develop in magnitude or extent.

7

To construct (software) by compiling its source code.

8

To be converted into software by compilation, usually with minimal human intervention.

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