friend

/fɹɛnd/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

A person, typically someone other than a family member, spouse or lover, whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

2

An associate who provides assistance; patron, mentor.

3

A person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted.

4

A person who backs or supports something.

5

An object or idea that can be used for good.

6

Used as a form of address when warning someone.

7

A function or class granted special access to the private and protected members of another class.

8

A spring-loaded camming device.

9

A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.

10

A relative, a relation by blood or marriage.

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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