Example Sentences
"'As brave as a lion' is a simile."
"Similes make descriptions more vivid and interesting."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of simile?
Study Tips
To remember simile, 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.