How do you pronounce metaphor?

metaphor is pronounced as /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/.

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metaphor

🖼️metaphor

noun

/ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metamorphosis metaphorical

Meaning

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.

Example Sentences

Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.

Example Expressions

mixed metaphor

Synonyms

analogy, symbol, image, comparison, allegory

Antonyms

literalness, fact, reality

Collocations

common metaphor, extended metaphor, metaphor for, use a metaphor

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