squint

/skwɪnt/verb
Elementary
1

To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight, or as a threatening expression.

2

To look or glance sideways.

3

To look with, or have eyes that are turned in different directions; to suffer from strabismus.

4

To have an indirect bearing, reference, or implication; to have an allusion to, or inclination towards, something.

5

To be not quite straight, off-centred; to deviate from a true line; to run obliquely.

6

To turn to an oblique position; to direct obliquely.

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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