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/t͡ʃeɪ̯nd͡ʒ/verb
Early Childhood
1

To become something different.

2

To make something into something else.

3

To replace.

4

To replace one's clothing.

5

To replace the clothing of (the one wearing it), especially to put a clean diaper on (someone).

6

To transfer to another vehicle (train, bus, etc.)

7

To exchange.

8

To change hand while riding (a horse).

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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