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/ɒn/adj
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

In the state of being active, functioning or operating.

2

Happening; taking place; being or due to be put into action.

3

Of a person, used to express agreement to or acceptance of a proposal or challenge made by that person; most commonly with subject "you" (see you're on).

4

Fitted; covering or being worn.

5

Of a stated part of something, oriented towards the viewer or other specified direction.

6

Acceptable, appropriate.

7

Possible; capable of being successfully carried out.

8

Available; remaining.

9

Having reached a base as a runner and being positioned there, awaiting further action from a subsequent batter.

10

Within the half of the field on the same side as the batsman's legs; the left side for a right-handed batsman.

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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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