whet

/ˈwɛt/verb
High School
1

To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.

2

To stimulate or make more keen.

3

To preen.

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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