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Simile

Simile

Type: noun

Pronunciation: /sim-e-lee/

What does Simile mean? A comparison made with “as,” “like,” or “than.”

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words “like”, “than”, or “as.”

Simile Synonyms: Analogy, Similitude, Metaphor, Comparison, Figure of Speech

Example of a Simile: [Her smile was as bright as the sun.]

Example sentence: “I like the simile you used in the third line.”

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