poke
/pəʊk/verb
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1
To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick.
2
To stir up a fire to remove ash or promote burning.
3
To rummage; to feel or grope around.
4
To modify the value stored in (a memory address).
5
To put a poke (device to prevent leaping or breaking fences) on (an animal).
6
To thrust at with the horns; to gore.
7
To notify (another user) of activity on social media or an instant messenger.
8
To thrust (something) in a particular direction such as the tongue.
9
To penetrate in sexual intercourse.
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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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