Metaphor and Synecdoche

Metaphor

Metaphor noun - An elaborate or fanciful way of expressing something.
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Synonyms for Metaphor

Synecdoche and metaphor are semantically related In some cases you can use "Synecdoche" instead a noun "Metaphor".

Nearby Word: metaphorical

Synecdoche

Synecdoche noun - A figure of speech in which part of something is used to refer to or represent the whole thing (or vice versa).
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Synonyms for Synecdoche

Metaphor and synecdoche are semantically related in turn of expression topic. You can use "Metaphor" instead a noun "Synecdoche".
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