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/ˈɒnlaɪn/adj
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1

Of a generator or power plant: connected to the grid.

2

Of a computer: actively connected to the Internet or to some other communications service.

3

Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.

4

Connected to the Internet.

5

Available on a computer system, even if not networked.

6

Of a system: active, particularly building facilities (such as power) or a factory or power plant.

7

Immersed in Internet culture. (Usually modified by an intensifier such as extremely or terminally)

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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