drug

/dɹʌɡ/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A substance used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose.

2

A psychoactive substance, especially one which is illegal and addictive, ingested for recreational use, such as cocaine.

3

Anything, such as a substance, emotion, or action, to which one is addicted.

4

Any commodity that lies on hand, or is not salable; an article of slow sale, or in no demand.

5

Ellipsis of drugstore.

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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