metaphorically

Meanings

• adverb

  Using a figure of speech to describe something in a way that isn't literally true but helps to explain an idea or make a comparison.

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Antonyms

literally

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Variants

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metaphorically

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Etymology

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From the Greek metaphorein, meaning 'to transfer, to carry over'.

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Trivia

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1. Metaphors are used in everyday language as well as in literature and art. For example, when we say 'time flies when you're having fun', we're using a metaphor to describe how quickly time seems to pass when we're enjoying ourselves.

2. Metaphors can be used to convey complex emotions and ideas in a concise and memorable way. For example, the metaphor 'love is a rose' conveys the idea that love is beautiful but can also be painful.

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Related Concepts

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1. Simile: A figure of speech that directly compares two things using 'like' or 'as'. Metaphors are a more indirect and figurative way of making comparisons.

2. Allegory: A story, painting, or other artistic work in which objects, characters, or actions represent abstract ideas or moral lessons.

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Culture

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Metaphors are an essential tool in literature, art, and language, allowing for the expression of abstract ideas and complex emotions. They have been used throughout history in various forms of art and literature, from the metaphors in Homer's epics to the metaphors in modern poetry.

How to Memorize "metaphorically"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize metaphorically, try to create a mental image that represents the abstract idea being conveyed. For example, to understand the metaphor 'life is a journey', imagine yourself on a long road with twists and turns, ups and downs.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize metaphorically, try to create associations between the abstract concept and something concrete. For example, to remember the metaphor 'love is a rose', imagine a rose with its beautiful petals and thorns, representing the sweet and painful aspects of love.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To use mnemonics to memorize metaphors, try creating acronyms or other memory aids that help you remember the key elements of the metaphor. For example, to remember the metaphor 'hope is a light in the darkness', you could create the mnemonic 'H-elp O-vercome P-ain E-veryday - Hope Is A Light In The Darkness'.

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