pill

/pɪl/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication.

2

Such an object that is of solid constitution (usually of compressed, bonded powder) rather than a capsule (with a shell containing loose powder or liquid).

3

Contraceptive medication, usually in the form of a pill to be taken by a woman; an oral contraceptive pill.

4

Something offensive, unpleasant or nauseous which must be accepted or endured.

5

A contemptible, annoying, or unpleasant person.

6

A comical or entertaining person.

7

A small piece of any substance, for example a ball of fibers formed on the surface of a textile fabric by rubbing.

8

A baseball.

9

A bullet (projectile).

10

A rounded rectangle containing a brief text caption indicating the tag or category that an item belongs to.

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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