Vocabulary Entry

zeugma

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noun

A figure of speech in which a single word governs or modifies two or more words in a sentence, often in different senses.

Example Sentences

"In the sentence 'He stole her heart and her wallet', 'stole' is a zeugma."

"The author used zeugma to create a clever connection between emotions and physical items."

"Zeugma adds a layer of complexity to writing by linking disparate ideas."