exit

/ˈɛksɪt/noun
Elementary
1

An act of going out or going away, or leaving; a departure.

2

The action of an actor leaving a scene or the stage.

3

An opening or passage through which one can go from inside a place (such as a building, a room, or a vehicle) to the outside; an egress.

4

A minor road (such as a ramp or slip road) which is used to leave a major road (such as an expressway, highway, or motorway).

5

The act of departing from life; death.

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing