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Definitions from the WebMetonymyDefinition: In rhetoric, metonymy is a figure of speech in which a term is replaced with another term that is closely associated or related to it. Sense 1 (Noun): A figure of speech in which a thing or concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with it. Example sentence: The pen is mightier than the sword. (Here, "pen" represents writing, and "sword" represents warfare.) Sense 2 (Noun): The use of a single characteristic or feature of an object or entity to represent the whole. Example sentence: The suits at the boardroom decided to cut jobs. (Here, "suits" stands for the corporate executives.) Sense 3 (Noun): The substitution of an attribute or epithet for a proper name. Example sentence: The press was eagerly waiting for a statement from the White House. (Here, "White House" represents the President or the government.) Sense 4 (Noun): A word or phrase used as a substitute for something else with which it is closely associated. Example sentence: Media is often referred to as the fourth estate. (Here, "media" is used to represent journalism.) Sense 5 (Noun): A related term or word that is used to describe something indirectly. Example sentence: Hollywood represents the American film industry. (Here, "Hollywood" refers to the movie industry located in Hollywood, California.) Possible Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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