everlasting

/ˌɛvəˈlɑːstɪŋ/adj
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

Lasting or enduring forever; endless, eternal.

2

Chiefly of a deity or other supernatural being: having always existed and will continue to exist forever; eternal.

3

Synonym of sempiternal (“having infinite temporal duration, rather than outside time and thus lacking temporal duration altogether”).

4

Continuing for a long period; eternal.

5

Happening all the time, especially to a tiresome extent; constant, incessant, unending.

6

Of clothing or fabric: lasting a long time; very durable or hard-wearing.

7

Having flowers that retain their colour and form when dried.

8

Of a plant or plant part: synonym of perennial (“active throughout the year, or having a life cycle of more than two growing seasons”).

9

Used as an intensifier.

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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