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metaphor

/ˈmɛtəfɔr/ noun · British & US
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What does metaphor mean?

noun

A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.

Example

"He was a lion on the battlefield, fearless and powerful."

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