Meaning & use
alliterate
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to use or arrange words so that the same initial sound is repeated, especially in poetry or speech.
See it in a sentence
The poet chose to alliterate the opening line: 'Silent seas shimmered softly.'
Advertisers often alliterate brand names to make them more memorable, like 'Coca-Cola.'
A note on using this word
Not to be confused with 'illiterate,' which means unable to read or write — the two words look similar but are unrelated in meaning.
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