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Synonyms of simile
- "She's as fierce as a tiger" is a simile, but "She's a tiger when she's angry" is a metaphor.
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for simile
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‘Metaphor’ vs. ‘Simile’
‘Metaphor’ vs. ‘Simile’
Shall we compare thee to a summer’s day? Yes, two different ways!
‘Metaphor’ vs. ‘Simile’
‘Metaphor’ vs. ‘Simile’
Shall we compare thee to a summer’s day? Yes, two different ways!
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“Simile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simile. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of simile was in the 15th century
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