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/daʊn/adv
Early Childhood
1

From a higher position to a lower one; downwards.

2

To or towards what is considered the bottom of something, irrespective of whether this is presently physically lower.

3

At a lower or further place or position along a set path.

4

To the south (as south is at the bottom of typical maps).

5

Away from the city (regardless of direction).

6

At or towards any place that is visualised as 'down' by virtue of local features or local convention, or arbitrarily, irrespective of direction or elevation change.

7

Forward, straight ahead.

8

In the direction leading away from the principal terminus, away from milepost zero.

9

Away from Oxford or Cambridge.

10

To a subordinate or less prestigious position or rank.

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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