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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.

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WordMeaning
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
markedhaving an identifying mark
cadavera dead body