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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hyperboles

/ˌhaɪpəˈroʊliːz/ noun · British & US
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What does hyperboles mean?

noun

Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally; figures of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect.

Example

"He said he was so hungry he could eat a whole elephant, which was a hyperbole."

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