party

/ˈpɑː.ti/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

A person or group of people constituting one side in a legal proceeding, such as in a legal action or a contract.

2

A person; an individual.

3

With to: someone who takes part in an action or affair; an accessory.

4

A group of people forming one side in a given dispute, contest, etc., or united in maintaining a cause, policy, or opinion in opposition to others; a faction.

5

A political group considered as a formal whole, usually organized on a national basis, which contests elections and aims to form or take part in a government; a political party.

6

The Communist Party, especially as the sole political party of a communist state.

7

The feeling of solidarity with and support for one's political party; partisanship, especially in political matters.

8

Active player characters organized into a single group.

9

A group of characters controlled by the player.

10

A detachment of troops selected for a particular service or duty.

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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