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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
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
adoreto worship or honor as a deity or as divine
bouillona clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
validateto make legally valid : ratify
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
indisputablenot disputable : unquestionable
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness