Metaphors

noun verb

The use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it is not, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described (but in the case of English without the words like or as, since use of those words would imply a simile); the word or phrase used in this way; an implied comparison.

Meaning

  1. (noun) The use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it is not, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described (but in the case of English without the words like or as, since use of those words would imply a simile); the word or phrase used in this way; an implied comparison.
  2. (noun) The use of an everyday object or concept to represent an underlying facet of the computer and thus aid users in performing tasks. “desktop metaphor; wastebasket metaphor”
  3. (verb) To use a metaphor.
  4. (verb) To describe by means of a metaphor.

Letter breakdown

  • Metaphors contains 9 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
  • It uses 9 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 16.

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What does Metaphors mean?

The use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it is not, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described (but in the case of English without the words like or as, since use of those words would imply a simile); the word or phrase used in this way; an implied comparison.

How many letters are in Metaphors?

Metaphors has 9 letters.

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