Meaning of the word simile in English
What does simile mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
simile
US /ˈsɪm.ə.li/
UK /ˈsɪm.ə.li/
Noun
1.
a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid (e.g., as brave as a lion, crazy like a fox).
Example:
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The poet used a simile to describe the clouds as 'like cotton balls floating in the sky'.
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Her smile was as bright as the sun, a perfect simile for her joyful nature.
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