pause
/pɔːz/verb
Elementary
1
To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.
2
To stop (an activity) for a while.
3
To interrupt an activity and wait.
4
To hesitate; to hold back; to delay.
5
To halt the play or playback of, temporarily, so that it can be resumed from the same point.
6
To consider; to reflect.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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
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