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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
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
puddingblood sausage
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
predilectionan established preference for something
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
consortassociate