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/ˈəʊn.li/adj
Early Childhood
1

Alone in a category.

2

Singularly superior; the best.

3

Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.

4

Mere.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

lonelyconely

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”)

oadoakoaroasoatobaochoctodaodd

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

agoapoauxboechocioclocoecrodau

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

linlenzlundlunznailnallneellonelysilentunable
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