kid

/kɪd/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

A child, adolescent, or (loosely) a young adult.

2

A person whose childhood took place in a particular time period or area.

3

One's son or daughter, regardless of age.

4

Used as a form of address for a child, teenager or young adult.

5

An inexperienced person or one in a junior position.

6

A young goat.

7

Kidskin.

8

The meat of a young goat.

9

A young antelope.

10

A deception; an act of kidding somebody.

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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