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simile

/ˈsɪmɪli/
noun★Intermediate— figure of speech comparing unlike things
literary

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as' to make the comparison.

She sings as sweetly as a bird.

Using 'as' to compare singing to a bird's song.

💡

Often confused with metaphor, which states one thing **is** another without 'like' or 'as'.

Synonyms

analogycomparison

Related Phrases

metaphorliterary device
Comparing without 'like' or 'as'

💡Pro Tip

Simile vs. Metaphor

Remember, similes use 'like' or 'as', while metaphors do not.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'similis', meaning 'similar'.

📝Usage Notes

Used in writing and speech to create vivid comparisons.

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