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metaphor

/ˈmetəfɔːr/

met · a · phor ˈmet · ə · fɔːr

English Definition

n. comparison, figure of speech

中文释义

隐喻，比喻

Significado en Español

metáfora

한국어 뜻

은유

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

phép ẩn dụ

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

meta(change)+phor(bring)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is closest in meaning to “metaphor” as used in the following sentence? “The teacher used a metaphor to help students understand the concept by comparing it to something familiar.”

A Simile
B Analogy
C Literal
D Figure

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B — Analogy. “metaphor” means n. comparison, figure of speech

Common questions about “metaphor”

What does “metaphor” mean?

metaphor — n. comparison, figure of speech. In Chinese: 隐喻，比喻.

How do you pronounce “metaphor”?

metaphor is pronounced /ˈmetəfɔːr/. It breaks into 3 syllables: met · a · phor.

Is “metaphor” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. metaphor appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “metaphor”?

meta(change)+phor(bring)

Progress / 学习进度

406 / 615

66% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 615 (0%)

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metaphor

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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