hyperbole
/haɪˈpɜːrbəli/
hy · per · bo · le
haɪ · ˈpɜːr · bə · li
English Definition
n. exaggerated statement
Significado en Español
hipérbole
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phép cường điệu, sự phóng đại
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Example Sentence
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse is hyperbole.
“我饿得能吃下一匹马”是夸张法。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
hyper(overly)+bole(throw).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “hyperbole”?
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A
Exaggeration
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B
Simplicity
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C
Truth
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D
Understatement
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A — Exaggeration.
“hyperbole” means n. exaggerated statement
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Saying that you are starving to death is a common ______.
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A
fact
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B
whisper
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C
apology
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D
hyperbole
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D — hyperbole.
“hyperbole” means n. exaggerated statement
Common questions about “hyperbole”
What does “hyperbole” mean?
hyperbole — n. exaggerated statement. In Chinese: 夸张法，夸大.
How do you pronounce “hyperbole”?
hyperbole is pronounced /haɪˈpɜːrbəli/. It breaks into 4 syllables: hy · per · bo · le.
How do you use “hyperbole” in a sentence?
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse is hyperbole. (“我饿得能吃下一匹马”是夸张法。)
What are synonyms for “hyperbole”?
exaggeration — all close in meaning to hyperbole (n. exaggerated statement).
Is “hyperbole” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. hyperbole appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “hyperbole”?
hyper(overly)+bole(throw).
