Irony and Simile

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Irony noun - Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs.

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Simile and irony are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Simile" instead a noun "Irony".

Nearby Words: ironic, ironical, ironically, ironist

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

Nearby Words: similar, similarity, similitude

The dwarfs of Discworld have trouble with metaphor, simile, sarcasm and irony, because when working in mineshafts, it is vitally important to be clear and unambiguous.

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One non-sarcastic form of verbal irony is the "ironic simile".

Source: Irony

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