flame
/fleɪm/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat.
2
A romantic partner or lover in a usually short-lived but passionate affair.
3
An aggressively insulting criticism or remark.
4
A brilliant reddish orange-gold fiery colour.
5
flame
6
The contrasting light and dark figure seen in wood used for stringed instrument making; the curl.
7
Burning zeal, passion, imagination, excitement, or anger.
8
A variety of carnation.
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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
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