stop

/stɒp/verb
Early Childhood
1

To cease moving.

2

Not to continue.

3

To cause (something) to cease moving or progressing.

4

To cease; to no longer continue.

5

To cause (something) to come to an end.

6

To interrupt, prevent or end the activity of someone or something.

7

To close or block an opening.

8

To adjust the aperture of a camera lens.

9

To stay; to spend a short time; to reside or tarry temporarily.

10

To regulate the sounds of (musical strings, etc.) by pressing them against the fingerboard with the finger, or otherwise shortening the vibrating part.

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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