cold

/kəʊld/adj
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

Having a low temperature.

2

Causing the air to be cold.

3

Feeling the sensation of coldness, especially to the point of discomfort.

4

Unfriendly; emotionally distant or unfeeling.

5

Chilled, filled with an uncomfortable sense of fear, dread, or alarm.

6

Dispassionate; not prejudiced or partisan; impartial.

7

Completely unprepared; without introduction.

8

Unconscious or deeply asleep; deprived of the metaphorical heat associated with life or consciousness.

9

Perfectly, exactly, completely; by heart; down pat.

10

Cornered; done for.

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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