delay
/dɪˈleɪ/noun
Elementary
1
A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
2
An audio effects unit that introduces a controlled delay.
3
Synonym of promise (“object representing delayed result”).
4
An amount of time provided on each move before one's clock starts to tick; a less common time control than increment.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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