wind

/ˈwɪnd/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.

2

Air artificially put in motion by any force or action.

3

The ability to breathe easily.

4

News of an event, especially by hearsay or gossip.

5

A tendency or trend.

6

One of the four elements of the ancient Greeks and Romans; air.

7

One of the five basic elements in Indian and Japanese models of the Classical elements.

8

Flatus.

9

Breath modulated by the respiratory and vocal organs, or by an instrument.

10

The woodwind section of an orchestra. Occasionally also used to include the brass section.

Thesaurus

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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