pace

/peɪs/noun
Elementary
1

A step taken with the foot.

2

The distance covered in a step (or sometimes two), either vaguely or according to various specific set measurements.

3

A manner of walking, running or dancing; the rate or style of how someone moves with their feet.

4

Any of various gaits of a horse, specifically a 2-beat, lateral gait.

5

Speed or velocity in general.

6

A measure of the hardness of a pitch and of the tendency of a cricket ball to maintain its speed after bouncing.

7

A group of donkeys.

8

One's journey or route.

9

A passage through difficult terrain; a mountain pass or route vulnerable to ambush etc.

10

An aisle in a church.

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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