METAPHOR
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Metaphor.
How to pronounce metaphor:
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Metaphor - as a noun
A figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Metaphor - as a verb
To use a metaphor.
To describe by means of a metaphor.
Example Sentences
"His eyes were metaphoring the deep blue ocean."
"Her smile was a bright metaphor for her sunny personality."
"His words were a gentle metaphor that touched her heart."
"The politician's promises were empty metaphors that tricked the people."
"Her laughter flowed like a bubbling brook, a metaphor of joy."
Word Game Points
Is METAPHOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, metaphor is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
METAPHOR has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is METAPHOR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, metaphor is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMETAPHOR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is METAPHOR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, metaphor is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMETAPHOR has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.