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/lʊk/verb
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1
As an intransitive verb, often with "at".
2
As a transitive verb, often in the imperative; chiefly takes relative clause as direct object.
3
To appear, to seem.
4
To give an appearance of being.
5
To search for, to try to find.
6
To face or present a view.
7
To expect or anticipate.
8
To express or manifest by a look.
9
To make sure of, to see to.
10
To show oneself in looking.
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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
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