simile

noun
/ˈsɪməli/

Meaning

A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.

Example Sentences

She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.

Synonyms

comparison, metaphor, analogy, resemblance

Antonyms

literal statement, difference

Collocations

use a simile, common simile, simile example

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