slam

/slæm/verb
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

To shut with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise.

2

To put in or on a particular place with force and loud noise. (Often followed by a preposition such as down, against or into.)

3

To strike forcefully with some implement.

4

To strike against suddenly and heavily.

5

To strike and take the life of or at least incapacitate for some time.

6

To defeat or overcome in a match.

7

To speak badly of; to criticize forcefully.

8

To compete in a poetry slam.

9

To dunk forcefully, to slam dunk.

10

To move a customer from one service provider to another without their consent.

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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