Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
metafora
noun
/ˈmɛtəˌfɔrə/
Definition
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
Examples
- The world is a stage.
- Time is a thief.
- He has a heart of stone.
- Life is a journey.
Meaning
In literature and everyday language, a metaphor is used to convey an idea by comparing it to something else, highlighting similarities between the two.
Synonyms
- analogy
- symbol
- comparison
- simile