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similes Definition and Meaning in English (similes definition)

noun
Synonyms:comparisonsanalogieslikenesses
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Similes definition: Similes are figures of speech that directly compare two different things, usually by using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Definitions of Similes

  1. 1noun

    Similes are figures of speech that directly compare two different things, usually by using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Example Sentences

“The poet used several vivid similes to describe the sunset.”

“Her eyes sparkled like stars, a common simile.”

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nounsimile
nounsimilarity
adjectivesimilar
adverbsimilarly

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Similes definition: Similes are figures of speech that directly compare two different things, usually by using the words 'like' or 'as'.
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