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SIMILE

a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor

The meaning of the word simile is a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor.

Random words

WordMeaning
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
invoketo petition for help or support
inopportuneinconvenient
pliantpliable
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults