Word
simile
Meanings
A figure of speech that compares two different things using “like” or “as.”
Definition
A simile is a comparison that says one thing is like or as another.
A simile is a figure of speech used to compare two different things to make an idea clearer or more vivid. It usually uses the words “like” or “as.” Writers and speakers use similes to create strong images and help listeners understand feelings or qualities quickly.
Examples
- Her smile was a simile: bright like the sun.
- The teacher asked us to write one simile in each paragraph.
- He used a simile to describe the car: fast as lightning.
- That simile makes the scene feel more real.
- I can’t tell if this phrase is a simile or a metaphor.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse a simile with a metaphor by forgetting that a simile usually includes “like” or “as.”
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