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metaphor in Irish

metaphor in Irish is meafar — metaphor means a figure of speech that describes something by calling it another thing, implying a comparison without using "like" or "as".

metaphor in Irish

meafar
noun

What does "metaphor" mean?

  1. noun A figure of speech that describes something by calling it another thing, implying a comparison without using "like" or "as".
    ""Time is a thief" is a metaphor, not a literal statement."
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metaphor in a sentence

  • "Time is a thief" is a metaphor, not a literal statement.
  • The poem is full of metaphor, comparing grief to a heavy stone.

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What is "metaphor" in Irish?

"metaphor" in Irish is meafar. metaphor means: A figure of speech that describes something by calling it another thing, implying a comparison without using "like" or "as".

How do you use "metaphor" in a sentence?

Example: ""Time is a thief" is a metaphor, not a literal statement." In Irish, "metaphor" is meafar.

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