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metaphorically

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

metaphorize

by Tricia McMillan on May 09, 2008 09:34:12

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

Example:
Dalia wrote a poem about her and her boyfriend, but she didn't want her English teacher to know what it was about. She metaphorized it into a poem about two hummingbirds.

metaphor

by C.G. Newton on Sep 21, 2005 00:42:19

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.

Example:
The guy in the cowboy hat said, "Life is a metaphor for itself," but he's bi-polar and thinks he's Jesus, so don't pay no attention to him.

Metaphor

by Not tony, the other guy on Feb 24, 2012 19:26:00

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

Example:
"So, the Earth is flat, according to the bible, Tony?"

"No!"

"but, “When the earth totters, with all its inhabitants, it is I who keep its pillars steady.” — Psalm 75:3"

"thats a metaphor, dude"

metaphor

by Sossololpipi on Aug 29, 2020 03:10:44

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.

Example:
Jack : "My brother is the black sheep of my family."

Daniel, new at English : what kind of metaphor is this?

Metaphor

by Candy Master on Jun 15, 2015 17:02:16

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

Example:
Here're some examples of using Metaphor:
The sun is a gold coin dropping down a drain in heaven.
Blue is the tears that drop down from my cheek.
White is the hope that you need in the darkest day of your life.

The sun is a gold coin dropping down a drain in heaven.
White is the hope that you need in the darkest day in your life.

metaphore

by Kristine T yler on Nov 13, 2007 05:14:12

comparing something without using like or as,dumbasses

Example:
She was bigger than a cow!!Fattie Now thats a metaphore

Is that a metaphor?

by Taylor J. A. on May 13, 2008 10:13:10

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

Example:
"I want to go to the drive-in theater."
"Is that a metaphor?"

Metaphorically

by SoullessHeartz on May 11, 2022 23:12:44

in a way that uses or relates to metaphor; figuratively.

Example:
You slept like a baby last night, metaphorically

metaphor

by Xavier breath on Apr 19, 2005 21:13:43

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

Example:
Arm is to leg as hot is to cold

have sex : lose virginity :: jumping off a cliff : death

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