sweating

/ˈswɛtɪŋ/noun
High School
1

The production and evaporation of a watery fluid called sweat that is excreted by the sweat glands in the skin of mammals.

2

Mucilage, especially of cocoa.

3

The gentle heating of vegetables in oil or butter.

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