Example Sentences
"'Time is money' is a metaphor comparing time to money."
"Metaphors help readers understand unfamiliar ideas through familiar comparisons."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of metaphor?
Study Tips
To remember metaphor, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about english language arts.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.