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- [met-uh-fawr, -fer]
- /ˈmɛt əˌfɔr, -fər/
- /ˌmet.əˈfɒr.ɪ.kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [met-uh-fawr, -fer]
- /ˈmɛt əˌfɔr, -fər/
Definitions of metaphorically word
- noun metaphorically a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1). 1
- noun metaphorically something used, or regarded as being used, to represent something else; emblem; symbol. 1
- noun metaphorically (manner) In a metaphoric manner; not literally; by means of metaphor. 1
- adverb metaphorically not literally, figuratively 1
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Origin of metaphorically
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin metaphora < Greek metaphorá a transfer, akin to metaphérein to transfer. See meta-, -phore
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Parts of speech for Metaphorically
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metaphorically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adverb metaphorically
- figuratively — of the nature of or involving a figure of speech, especially a metaphor; metaphorical and not literal: The word “head” has several figurative senses, as in “She's the head of the company.”. Synonyms: metaphorical, not literal, symbolic.
- symbolically — serving as a symbol of something (often followed by of).
- allegorically — consisting of or pertaining to allegory; of the nature of or containing allgegory; figurative: an allegorical poem; an allegorical meaning.
- emblematically — In an emblematic manner.
Antonyms for metaphorically
adverb metaphorically
- literally — in the literal or strict sense: She failed to grasp the metaphor and interpreted the poem literally. What does the word mean literally?
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