swipe
/swaɪp/verb
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1
To grab or bat quickly.
2
To strike with a strong blow in a sweeping motion.
3
To scan or register by sliding (a swipecard etc.) through a reader.
4
To interact with a touch screen by drawing one's finger rapidly across it.
5
To swipe right on (someone) on a dating application.
6
To steal or snatch.
7
To drink.
Thesaurus
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
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