weather

/ˈwɛð.ə/noun
Elementary
1

The short-term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.

2

Unpleasant or destructive atmospheric conditions, and their effects.

3

The direction from which the wind is blowing; used attributively to indicate the windward side.

4

A situation.

5

A storm; a tempest.

6

A light shower of rain.

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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