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/kləʊz/verb
Early Childhood
1

To move a thing, or part of a thing, nearer to another so that the gap or opening between the two is removed.

2

To obstruct or block.

3

To become denser or more crowded with objects.

4

To make or become unreceptive.

5

To move to a position preventing fluid from flowing.

6

To move to a position allowing electricity to flow.

7

To grapple; to engage in close combat.

8

To angle (a club, bat or other hitting implement) downwards and/or (for a right-hander) anticlockwise of straight.

9

To end or conclude.

10

To finish; to come to an end.

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