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Simile

noun

A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

Example Sentences

"'She was as brave as a lion' is a simile."

"The author used similes to help readers picture the characters vividly."

Synonyms & Related Terms

comparisonlike-as comparison

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Study Tips

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