island

/ˈaɪlənd/noun
Elementary
1

A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.

2

A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, partially surrounded by water; a peninsula; a half-island.

3

An entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself.

4

A superstructure on an aircraft carrier's deck.

5

A traffic island.

6

A roundabout; a traffic circle.

7

A bench, counter, etc., that is not connected to a wall or other furniture and which can be used from any side.

8

Ellipsis of kitchen island.

9

An unincorporated area wholly surrounded by one or more incorporated areas.

10

A phrase from which a wh-word cannot be extracted without yielding invalid grammar.

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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