reap

/ɹiːp/verb
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

To cut (for example a grain) with a sickle, scythe, or reaping machine

2

To gather (e.g. a harvest) by cutting.

3

To obtain or receive as a reward, in a good or a bad sense.

4

To terminate a child process that has previously exited, thereby removing it from the process table.

5

To deprive of the beard; to shave.

6

rape

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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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