present

/ˈpɹɛz.ənt/adj
Early Childhood
1

Relating to now, for the time being; current.

2

Located in the immediate vicinity.

3

Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.

4

Not delayed; immediate; instant.

5

Ready; quick in emergency.

6

Favorably attentive; propitious.

7

Relating to something a person is referring to in the very context, with a deictic use similar to the demonstrative adjective this.

8

Attentive; alert; focused.

9

Neither for or against (used in voting to express abstention)

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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