soft

/sɒft/adj
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

Easily giving way under pressure.

2

Smooth and flexible; not rough, rugged, or harsh.

3

Quiet.

4

Gentle.

5

Expressing gentleness or tenderness; mild; conciliatory; courteous; kind.

6

Gentle in action or motion; easy.

7

Limp, weak.

8

Weak in character; impressible.

9

Requiring little or no effort; easy.

10

Not bright or intense.

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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