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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
transcendentexceeding usual limits : surpassing
reaperone that reaps
aggrandizeto make great or greater : increase
venuelocale
convoketo call together to a meeting
forebearsancestor
relishcharacteristic flavor
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
mishapan unfortunate accident
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as