weep

/wiːp/verb
Elementary
1

To cry; to shed tears, especially when accompanied with sobbing or other difficulty speaking, as an expression of emotion such as sadness or joy.

2

To lament; to complain.

3

To produce secretions.

4

To flow in drops; to run in drops.

5

To hang the branches, as if in sorrow; to be pendent; to droop; said of a plant or its branches.

6

To weep over; to bewail.

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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