kiss

/kɪs/verb
Early Childhood
1

To touch with the lips or press the lips against, usually to show love or affection or passion, or as part of a greeting.

2

To (cause to) touch lightly or slightly; to come into contact.

3

Of two or more people, to touch each other's lips together, usually to express love or affection or passion.

4

To treat with fondness.

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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