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analogy

/əˈnælədʒi/
a · nal · o · gy ə · ˈnæl · ə · dʒi
English Definition
n. comparison
中文释义
类比，类推
Significado en Español
analogía
한국어 뜻
비유
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự tương tự, phép loại suy
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Example Sentence

The analogy clarifies the idea.

类比让意思更清楚。

Synonyms
comparison parallel
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ana(like)+logy(logic)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “analogy” as it is used in the sentence: “The teacher used an analogy to help explain the complex concept to her students.”

  1. A comparison
  2. B narrative
  3. C experiment
  4. D argument
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A — comparison. “analogy” means n. comparison

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The teacher drew a helpful ______ between the heart and a pump.

  1. A argument
  2. B analogy
  3. C mistake
  4. D insult
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B — analogy. “analogy” means n. comparison

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Common questions about “analogy”

What does “analogy” mean?

analogy — n. comparison. In Chinese: 类比，类推.

How do you pronounce “analogy”?

analogy is pronounced /əˈnælədʒi/. It breaks into 4 syllables: a · nal · o · gy.

How do you use “analogy” in a sentence?

The analogy clarifies the idea. (类比让意思更清楚。)

What are synonyms for “analogy”?

comparison, parallel — all close in meaning to analogy (n. comparison).

Is “analogy” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. analogy appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “analogy”?

ana(like)+logy(logic)

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