mean

/miːn/verb
Early Childhood
1

To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention.

2

To have as intentions of a given kind.

3

To intend (something) for a given purpose or fate; to predestine.

4

To intend an ensuing comment or statement as an explanation.

5

To convey (a given sense); to signify, or indicate (an object or idea).

6

Of a word, symbol etc: to have reference to, to signify.

7

Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.

8

To have conviction in (something said or expressed); to be sincere in (what one says).

9

To cause or produce (a given result); to bring about (a given result).

10

To be of some level of importance.

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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