figure of speech (Meaning)
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figure of speech (n)
language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
Synonyms & Antonyms of figure of speech
figure of speech Sentence Examples
- She has a sharp tongue, and her words cut like a knife.
- (Metaphor) Time is a thief that steals away our youth.
- (Personification) His heart was as heavy as a stone.
- (Simile) The sky weeps tears of rain.
- (Personification) Love is a flame that burns brightly.
- (Metaphor) The stars are like diamonds scattered across the night sky.
- (Simile) He was a lion in the fight, never backing down.
- (Metaphor) Her voice was like honey, sweet and soothing.
- (Simile) Life is a journey, not a destination.
- (Metaphor) He was a fish out of water, struggling to adapt to the new environment.
FAQs About the word figure of speech
language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
phrase, idiom, expression, motto, cliche,term, epithet, slogan, shibboleth, provincialism
No antonyms found.
She has a sharp tongue, and her words cut like a knife.
(Metaphor) Time is a thief that steals away our youth.
(Personification) His heart was as heavy as a stone.
(Simile) The sky weeps tears of rain.
