standby
/ˈstændˌbaɪ/noun
Middle School
1
A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).
2
A replacement kept on standby.
3
Sleep mode.
4
Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out.
5
Something that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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