veer

/vɪə̯/verb

Middle School

To let out (a sail-line), to allow (a sheet) to run out.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

cyr kir mir nir amir beer bere dear deer fear

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”)

val van vax vaz vee ver vet via vic vig

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bib bic big bil bin bip bis bit bui cid

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

revs varn varo vars vary vera brave carve drive grove

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