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Vocabulary Entry
metaphor
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
Example Sentences
"Life is a journey filled with ups and downs."
"The classroom was a zoo during the presentation."
"Her smile is a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day."
V
verb
To describe or represent something in a figurative way, typically using a metaphor.
Example Sentences
"The author deliberately metaphors the struggles of life."
"In her speech, she metaphored the economy as a wounded animal."
"He likes to metaphor his experiences to inspire others."