war

/wɔː/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually but not always involving active engagement of military forces.

2

A particular conflict of this kind.

3

Protracted armed conflict against irregular forces, particularly groups considered terrorists.

4

Any protracted conflict, particularly

5

A sustained campaign against a social problem, idea, set of values, etc.

6

A protracted instance of fierce competition in trade.

7

A prolonged conflict between two groups of organized criminals, usually over organizational or territorial control.

8

An argument between two or more people with opposing opinions on a topic or issue.

9

An assembly of weapons; instruments of war.

10

Armed forces.

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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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