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- [sim-uh-lee]
- /ˈsɪm ə li/
- /ˈsɪm.ɪ.li/
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- [sim-uh-lee]
- /ˈsɪm ə li/
Definitions of similes word
- noun similes a figure of speech in which two unlike things are explicitly compared, as in “she is like a rose.”. Compare metaphor. 1
- noun similes an instance of such a figure of speech or a use of words exemplifying it. 1
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Origin of similes
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin: image, likeness, comparison, noun use of neuter of similis similar
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Parts of speech for Similes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
similes popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% 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.
similes usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for similes
noun similes
- analogies — A comparison between two things, typically on the basis of their structure and for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
- antistrophes — Plural form of antistrophe.
- aposiopeses — Plural form of aposiopesis.
- apostrophes — Plural form of apostrophe.
- asyndeta — Plural form of asyndeton.
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