wet

/wɛt/adj
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

Made up of liquid or moisture, usually (but not always) water.

2

Of an object, etc.: covered or impregnated with liquid, usually (but not always) water.

3

Of a burrito, sandwich, or other food: covered in a sauce.

4

Of calligraphy and fountain pens: depositing a large amount of ink from the nib or the feed.

5

Of a sound recording: having had audio effects applied.

6

Of weather or a time period: rainy.

7

Using afterburners or water injection for increased engine thrust.

8

Of a person: inexperienced in a profession or task; having the characteristics of a rookie.

9

Sexually aroused and thus having the vulva moistened with vaginal secretions.

10

Ineffectual, feeble, showing no strength of character.

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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