Figurative expression
Simile and figurative expression are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Simile" instead a noun phrase "Figurative expression".
Simile
Simile noun - A figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with `like' or `as').
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Synonyms for Simile
Figurative expression and simile are semantically related. You can use "Figurative expression" instead a noun "Simile".
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Related pairs
- comparison and figurative expression
- comparison and simile
- image and figurative expression
- image and simile
- conceit and figurative expression
- conceit and simile
- analogy and figurative expression
- analogy and simile
- symbol and figurative expression
- symbol and simile
- allegory and figurative expression
- allegory and simile
- parable and figurative expression
- parable and simile
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