halve
/hɑːv/verb
Elementary
1
To reduce to half the original amount.
2
To divide into two halves.
3
To make up half of.
4
To join two pieces of timber etc. by cutting away each for half its thickness at the joining place, and fitting together.
5
In match play, to achieve a tie or draw on.
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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