What does analogy mean?
A comparison between two things to show that they are similar in some way, often used to explain a complex idea or concept. An analogy is a relationship of similarity between two things that are not alike but share a common characteristic.
Example
"The teacher used an analogy to explain the concept of gravity, comparing it to a ball rolling down a hill."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.