zoom

/zuːm/noun
Elementary
1

A humming noise from something moving very fast.

2

A quick ascent.

3

A big increase.

4

An augmentation of a view, by varying the focal length of a lens, or digitally.

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