hot

/hɒt/adj
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

Having or giving off a high temperature.

2

Feeling the sensation of heat, especially to the point of discomfort.

3

Feverish; feeling a high fever.

4

Active, in use or ready for use (like a bullet or a firing range), turned on (like a microphone or camera).

5

Electrically charged.

6

Radioactive.

7

Easily provoked to anger.

8

Very physically or sexually attractive.

9

Sexual or sexy; involving sexual intercourse or sexual excitement.

10

Sexually aroused; randy.

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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