movement

/ˈmuːv.mənt/noun
Elementary
1

Physical motion between points in space.

2

A system or mechanism for transmitting motion of a definite character, or for transforming motion, such as the wheelwork of a watch.

3

The impression of motion in an artwork, painting, novel etc.

4

A trend in various fields or social categories, a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals.

5

A large division of a larger composition.

6

Melodic progression, accentual character, tempo or pace.

7

An instance of an aircraft taking off or landing.

8

The deviation of a pitch from ballistic flight.

9

A pattern in which pairs change opponents and boards move from table to table in duplicate bridge.

10

Ellipsis of bowel movement (“an act of emptying the bowels”).

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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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