Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
metaphor
noun
/ˈmɛtəfɔːr/
Definition
A figure of speech that implies a comparison between two unlike things, suggesting that one is the other.
Examples
- Time is a thief that steals our moments.
- The world is a stage, and we are all actors.
- Her heart is a cold iron.
Meaning
A metaphor is used to create more vivid imagery in writing and speech by highlighting similarities between different concepts.
Synonyms
- simile
- analogy
- symbol
