leaving

/ˈliːvɪŋ/verb

High School

present participle and gerund of leave

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

grieving heaving weaving thieving achieving believing deceiving receiving relieving unbelieving

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”)

lab lac lad lai lak lal lam lan lao lap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

abd acc atv bbc bbq bea bee bes bmw bta

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

vang vink vong vonk evening savings viewing grieving starving vinca

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