death

/dɛθ/noun
Elementary
1

The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent from its environment and its return to an inert, nonliving state.

2

Execution (in the judicial sense).

3

The personification of death as a (usually male) hooded figure with a scythe; the Grim Reaper.

4

The collapse or end of something.

5

A cause of great stress, exhaustion, embarrassment, or another negative condition (for someone).

6

Spiritual lifelessness.

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