pressure

/ˈpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/noun
Elementary
1

A pressing; a force applied to a surface.

2

A contrasting force or impulse of any kind.

3

Distress.

4

Urgency.

5

Impression; stamp; character impressed.

6

The amount of force that is applied over a given area divided by the size of this area; force per unit area.

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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