Metaphors

/ˈmɛtəˌfɔːrz/ noun (plural)

Definition

Comparisons between two different things by saying one thing IS another thing, without using 'like' or 'as'—like 'time is money.'

Etymology

From Greek 'metaphora,' a compound of 'meta-' (over, beyond) and 'pherein' (to carry). Originally meant 'to carry over,' describing how meaning gets carried from one word to another.

Kelly Says

A metaphor literally 'carries meaning across'—when you say 'the world is a stage,' you're carrying theatrical meaning onto the whole world, creating a fresh way to see things!

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