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noun
1.
a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.” Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def. 1).
2.
something used, or regarded as being used, to represent something else; emblem; symbol.
Origin:
1525–35; < Latin metaphora < Greek metaphorá a transfer, akin to metaphérein to transfer. See meta-, -phore
1525–35; < Latin metaphora < Greek metaphorá a transfer, akin to metaphérein to transfer. See meta-, -phore
Related forms
met·a·phor·i·cal·ly, adverb
met·a·phor·i·cal·ness, noun
hy·per·met·a·phor·ic, adjective
hy·per·met·a·phor·i·cal, adjective
EXPANDnon·met·a·phor·ic, adjective
non·met·a·phor·i·cal, adjective
non·met·a·phor·i·cal·ly, adverb
sem·i·met·a·phor·ic, adjective
sem·i·met·a·phor·i·cal, adjective
sem·i·met·a·phor·i·cal·ly, adverb
sub·met·a·phor·ic, adjective
sub·met·a·phor·i·cal, adjective
sub·met·a·phor·i·cal·ly, adverb
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- My deepest respects to a craftsman who crafted his words, ideas, characters and metaphors into the a timeless and important work.
- Yet the peculiar metaphors employed by reviewers years back often added little if anything to the audience's understanding.
- Invite students to come up with their own metaphors or similes to describe each animal shown.
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