dawdle

/ˈdɔːdl̩/verb
Middle School
1

Chiefly followed by away: to spend (time) without haste or purpose.

2

To spend time idly and unfruitfully; to waste time.

3

To move or walk lackadaisically.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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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”)

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Assonance

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Consonance

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