trip

/tɹɪp/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

A journey; an excursion or jaunt.

2

A stumble or misstep.

3

An error; a failure; a mistake.

4

A period of time in which one experiences drug-induced reverie or hallucinations.

5

Intense involvement in or enjoyment of a condition.

6

A faux pas, a social error.

7

A mechanical cutout device.

8

A trip-switch or cut-out.

9

A quick, light step; a lively movement of the feet; a skip.

10

The act of tripping someone, or causing them to lose their footing.

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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