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The correct spelling is metaphors.
How to pronounce metaphors
noun
Say it like: Met-afo-rs
The correct spelling is metaphors. The use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it is not, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described (but in the case of Englis… For example: "desktop metaphor; wastebasket metaphor"
Usage Examples
“desktop metaphor; wastebasket metaphor”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it is not, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described (but in the case of English without the words like or as, since use of those words would imply a simile); the word or phrase used in this way; an implied comparison.
- 2.The use of an everyday object or concept to represent an underlying facet of the computer and thus aid users in performing tasks.
verb
- 1.To use a metaphor.
- 2.To describe by means of a metaphor.
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