Metaphors

What do we mean by metaphors?

The use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it is not, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described (but in the case of English without the words like or as, since use of those words would imply a simile); the word or phrase used in this way; an implied comparison.

The use of an everyday object or concept to represent an underlying facet of the computer and thus aid users in performing tasks.

A comparison between two unrelated things; does NOT use the words "like" or "as." Urban Dictionary

Verb. To make something into a metaphor in order to change something to make it more vague or poetry-like. Urban Dictionary

A poetic device used to draw comparison, or illustrate a parallel relationship between two different subjects. More or less the same as a simile, except omitting the word "like;" as in the following example- METAPHOR- Life is a box of chocolates./SIMILE- Life is like a box of chocolates. Confusion over these two techniques has resulted in untold disasters throughout the history of language. Urban Dictionary

The word that Christians use to describe contradictions and mistakes in the bible. Urban Dictionary

One or more phrases intentionally made needlessly complicated to figure out the meaning of just to express a simple phrase. often used to sound intelligent, but just making you sound like a jackass. Urban Dictionary

A poem or writing skill that compare two unrelated things by saying ONE thing is ANOTHER, but not using the word "as" or "like". Urban Dictionary

Comparing something without using like or as,dumbasses Urban Dictionary

Similar to "That's what she said". Used with a more formal phrase nothing actually dirty. Urban Dictionary

In a way that uses or relates to metaphor; figuratively. Urban Dictionary

A sentence used to express the relationship of words, : can mean "is to" and :: can mean "as" Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to metaphors:
metaphors, metaphor, metaphore, metaphoric, metaphony, metaphone, metapore, metaphys.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word metaphors:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe metaphors:
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Words that sound like metaphors:
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