gas

/ɡæs/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

Matter in an intermediate state between liquid and plasma that can be contained only if it is fully surrounded by a solid (or in a bubble of liquid, or held together by gravitational pull); it can condense into a liquid, or can (rarely) become a solid directly by deposition.

2

A flammable gaseous hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon mixture used as a fuel, e.g. for cooking, heating, electricity generation or as a fuel in internal combustion engines in vehicles, especially natural gas.

3

Poison gas.

4

A chemical element or compound in such a state.

5

A hob on a gas cooker.

6

Methane or other waste gases trapped in one's belly as a result of the digestive process; flatus.

7

The supply of natural gas, as a utility.

8

A humorous or entertaining event, person, or thing.

9

Frothy or boastful talk; chatter.

10

A fastball.

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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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