rain
/ˈɹeɪ̯n/noun
Early Childhood
1
Condensed water falling from a cloud.
2
Any matter moving or falling, usually through air, and especially if liquid or otherwise figuratively identifiable with raindrops.
3
An instance of particles or larger pieces of matter moving or falling through air.
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