Metaphor
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/
Metaphor (noun)
- A way of describing something by saying it is something else, to show similarity.
- A figure of speech where a word or phrase is applied to an object or action not literally applicable.
Examples
- The teacher used a metaphor to explain the concept.
- Writers often use metaphor to add depth to their stories.
Common collocations: use a metaphor, create a metaphor, powerful metaphor, metaphor for life, serve as a metaphor