Metonymy and Metaphor

Metonymy noun - Substituting the name of an attribute or feature for the name of the thing itself (as in `they counted heads').

Metaphor and metonymy are semantically related in turn of expression topic. In some cases you can use "Metaphor" instead a noun "Metonymy".

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

Metonymy and metaphor are semantically related in figure of speech topic. You can use "Metonymy" instead a noun "Metaphor". popular alternative

Nearby Word: metaphorical