Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
simile
noun
/ˈsɪm.ɪ.li/
Definition
A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’.
Examples
- His smile was like the sun, bright and warm.
- She swims like a fish, effortlessly moving through the water.
Meaning
Similes are used to create vivid imagery and make descriptions more relatable by highlighting similarities between unrelated subjects.
Synonyms
- analogy
- metaphor
