Hyperbole and Simile

Hyperbole

Hyperbole noun - The representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts.
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Simile and hyperbole are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Simile" instead a noun "Hyperbole".

Nearby Words: hyperbolize, hyperbolic, hyperbola

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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Hyperbole and simile are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hyperbole" instead a noun "Simile".

Nearby Words: similar, similarity, similitude

Both words in one sentence

  • This process is known as the euphemism treadmill, and is inevitable, due to human love of simile, metaphor, hyperbole, and insult.
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