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Metaphor

Definition:

A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things by stating that one thing is another, thereby implying a resemblance or an analogy between them.

Example sentences:

1. Her voice is music to my ears. (Comparing the beauty of her voice to the pleasant sound of music)
2. The city was a jungle of concrete. (Comparing the chaotic nature of the city to a wild jungle)
3. Time is money. (Comparing the value of time to the value of money)

Related products:

Explore these books on metaphors:

• Metaphor: A Practical Introduction
• Metaphorical Thinking: From Science to Everyday Life
• The Dictionary of Metaphors: Analogies, and Similes