Simple meaning
What does Metaphor mean?
Metaphor compares two things by saying one is the other.
Dictionary definition
A comparison that says one thing is another to show a shared quality.
Example sentences
Metaphor in a sentence
easy
Our class learned metaphor during reading today.
medium
In writing workshop, we used metaphor to explain the story clearly.
hard
The passage shows how metaphor helps readers understand character and meaning.
Synonyms
Words like Metaphor
literary termUse for vocabulary used in reading and writing analysis.
story conceptUse for ideas used to understand stories.
Antonyms
Opposite words
literalUse as contrast when meaning is exact rather than creative.
unclearUse when language does not make meaning easy to understand.
Word family
Metaphor word family
Base word
metaphor
noun
metaphor
Base form.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does metaphor mean in reading or writing context?
Metaphor means metaphor compares two things by saying one is the other.
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