metaphor

Noun

A figure of speech that describes one thing in terms of another, suggesting a resemblance or analogy between them.

ریشه

From Greek 'metaphora', from 'meta-' (beyond) + 'pherein' (to carry).

مثال

• Her smile was a metaphor for happiness.
• The author used a powerful metaphor to convey the character's emotions.
• The metaphor of a journey is often used to describe life.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Use a metaphor Create a metaphor Powerful metaphor Extended metaphor