failure

/ˈfeɪ.ljə/noun
Elementary
1

State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.

2

A condition in which a specified organ does not function well enough to support life.

3

Omission to do something, whether or not it was attempted, especially something that ought to have been done.

4

An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure, has failed at something or incapable of success.

5

Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.

6

Bankruptcy.

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