A1 verb साहित्यिक #2,906 सबसे आम

metaphor

/ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

To metaphor means to describe one thing by saying it is another different thing. This helps people understand a feeling or idea by using a simple picture in their minds.

उदाहरण

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1

The poet metaphors the moon as a white balloon in the sky.

The writer describes the moon by saying it is a white balloon.

2

In his speech, the leader metaphors the country as a ship in a storm.

The leader says the country is like a ship to show it is in a difficult time.

3

My friend metaphors his old car as a tired horse.

My friend says his car is a tired horse to show it is slow.

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
metaphor
Verb
metaphorize
क्रिया विशेषण
metaphorically
विशेषण
metaphorical
संबंधित
metaphoricity
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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of a 'Meta-Phone': You are calling one thing by another thing's name to send a message.

त्वरित क्विज़

The teacher tried to ____ the classroom as a garden where students grow.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: metaphor

उदाहरण

1

The poet metaphors the moon as a white balloon in the sky.

everyday

The writer describes the moon by saying it is a white balloon.

2

In his speech, the leader metaphors the country as a ship in a storm.

formal

The leader says the country is like a ship to show it is in a difficult time.

3

My friend metaphors his old car as a tired horse.

informal

My friend says his car is a tired horse to show it is slow.

4

Scientists often metaphor the human brain as a powerful computer.

academic

Scientists use the word computer to help people understand the brain.

5

The manager metaphors our team as a group of builders.

business

The boss describes the team as builders to show they create things.

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
metaphor
Verb
metaphorize
क्रिया विशेषण
metaphorically
विशेषण
metaphorical
संबंधित
metaphoricity

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

to metaphor an idea to use a metaphor for an idea
constantly metaphor to use metaphors all the time
metaphor a concept to explain a concept using a metaphor
metaphor life as to say life is something else
vividly metaphor to describe something very clearly with a metaphor

सामान्य वाक्यांश

metaphorically speaking

using a metaphor to explain something

an extended metaphor

a metaphor that continues for a long time

a mixed metaphor

using two different metaphors that do not fit together

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

metaphor vs simile

A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare things, while a metaphor says one thing IS another.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

While 'metaphor' is almost always used as a noun, using it as a verb is a creative way to describe the act of making a comparison. It is most common in literary or academic discussions.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Do not use 'like' or 'as' when you want to metaphor something; that would be a simile.

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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of a 'Meta-Phone': You are calling one thing by another thing's name to send a message.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

From the Greek word 'metapherein', which means 'to carry across' or 'to transfer'.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

Used as a transitive verb (requires an object) Can be used in the present continuous (metaphoring) Standard verb form is often 'metaphorize'
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Metaphors change between cultures; for example, Western cultures often metaphor time as money that can be 'spent'.

त्वरित क्विज़

The teacher tried to ____ the classroom as a garden where students grow.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: metaphor

संबंधित ग्रामर रूल्स

संबंधित शब्द

consequent

C2

In logic and philosophy, a consequent is the second part of a conditional proposition, following the 'if' clause (the antecedent). It represents the result or deduction that follows necessarily or naturally from a previous statement or condition.

administrate

B2

To manage, supervise, or oversee the operations and activities of an organization, program, or system. It involves the practical execution of policies and the organization of resources to achieve specific goals.

administrative

C1

Relating to the organization and management of a business, institution, or government. It describes the practical tasks, systems, and procedures required to keep an entity running efficiently behind the scenes.

assistant

C2

A person who ranks below a senior professional and aids them in their duties, often handling specialized tasks or administrative burdens. In a professional or academic context, an assistant often possesses significant expertise but operates under the direction of a superior to facilitate complex operations.

commissioner

C1

A high-ranking official who is in charge of a government department, a public organization, or a professional sports league. This person is typically appointed to exercise administrative authority or to oversee a specific commission or set of regulations.

computer

C1

A sophisticated electronic device designed to store, retrieve, and process data through programmed instructions. In modern discourse, it encompasses everything from microprocessors in appliances to high-performance servers facilitating global networks.

conclusion

C2

A final judgment, decision, or opinion reached by reasoning after considering all evidence and facts. It also refers to the final part of a piece of writing or a speech that summarizes the main points and provides a closing statement.

consume

C1

To consume means to use up a resource, such as energy, time, or goods, or to eat and drink something. In academic contexts, it often refers to the utilization of information, products, or services by individuals or groups within an economy or social system.

design

C1

A detailed plan or scheme that outlines the functional and aesthetic features of an object or system before it is made. In an academic context, it refers to the deliberate structure or methodology of a study or process designed to achieve specific outcomes.

consumer

B2

A consumer is a person who purchases goods and services for personal use rather than for resale or business purposes. In a broader biological or ecological context, it refers to any organism that feeds on other organisms or organic matter.

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