Meaning of the word zeugma in English
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zeugma
US /ˈzuːɡ.mə/
UK /ˈzuːɡ.mə/
Noun
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a figure of speech in which a word applies to two others in different senses (e.g., 'John and his license expired last week') or to two others of which it grammatically suits only one (e.g., 'with eager minds and hearts')
Example:
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The sentence 'She broke his car and his heart' is an example of zeugma.
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Poets often use zeugma to create a witty or surprising effect.
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