gateway

/ˈɡeɪtˌweɪ/noun
Elementary
1

A passage that can be closed by use of a gate.

2

A place regarded as giving access to somewhere.

3

Any point that represents the beginning of a transition from one place or phase to another.

4

Any thing or area of interest that tends to lead to deeper involvement.

5

A point at which freight moving from one territory to another is interchanged between transportation lines.

6

In wireless internet, an access point with additional software capabilities such as providing NAT and DHCP, which may also provide VPN support, roaming, firewalls, various levels of security, etc.

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