soul

/səʊl/noun
Elementary
1

The spirit or essence of a person usually thought to consist of one's thoughts and personality, often believed to live on after the person's death.

2

The spirit or essence of anything.

3

Life, energy, vigor.

4

Cultural consciousness and pride among people of African American heritage.

5

A strong positive feeling of intense sensitivity and emotional fervor conveyed especially by African American performers.

6

Soul music.

7

A person, especially as one among many.

8

An individual life.

9

A kind of submanifold involved in the soul theorem of Riemannian geometry.

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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