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simile

/ˈsɪməli/
sim · i · le ˈsɪm · ə · li
English Definition
n. comparison using “like” or “as”
中文释义
明喻
Significado en Español
símil
한국어 뜻
직유
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phép so sánh
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Example Sentence

“As brave as a lion” is a simile.

“像狮子一样勇敢”是明喻。

Synonyms
metaphor (related)
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
simi(similar)+le(small)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is the closest synonym for “simile” in the following sentence: “The poet used a simile to compare her child”s laughter to music.''

  1. A Metaphor
  2. B Analogy
  3. C Imagery
  4. D Rhyme
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B — Analogy. “simile” means n. comparison using “like” or “as”

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Saying she is as brave as a lion is a classic ______.

  1. A simile
  2. B number
  3. C recipe
  4. D command
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A — simile. “simile” means n. comparison using “like” or “as”

Common questions about “simile”

What does “simile” mean?

simile — n. comparison using “like” or “as”. In Chinese: 明喻.

How do you pronounce “simile”?

simile is pronounced /ˈsɪməli/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sim · i · le.

How do you use “simile” in a sentence?

“As brave as a lion” is a simile. (“像狮子一样勇敢”是明喻。)

What are synonyms for “simile”?

metaphor (related) — all close in meaning to simile (n. comparison using “like” or “as”).

Is “simile” an ISEE Lower-level word?

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

How can I remember “simile”?

simi(similar)+le(small)

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