zeugma Synonyms
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zeugma Meaning
zeugma (n)
use of a verb with two or more complements, playing on the verb's polysemy, for humorous effect
zeugma (n.)
A figure by which an adjective or verb, which agrees with a nearer word, is, by way of supplement, referred also to another more remote; as, hic illius arma, hic currus fuit; where fuit, which agrees directly with currus, is referred also to arma.
zeugma Sentence Examples
- The students both scribbled notes and worried about the upcoming exam.
- The CEO hailed both the team's success and the company's resilience.
- The manager reprimanded the employee and ordered a review of the project.
- The painting depicted both a serene landscape and a haunting figure.
- The hiker packed both a backpack and a bottle of water for the trek.
- The politician promised both tax cuts and increased spending on education.
- The chef blended both spices and secrets into the delicious dish.
- The father kissed both his daughter and her worries away.
- The doctor prescribed both medication and a change of lifestyle to the patient.
- The musician played both a guitar and a heart-rending melody.
FAQs About the word zeugma
use of a verb with two or more complements, playing on the verb's polysemy, for humorous effectA figure by which an adjective or verb, which agrees with a neare
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The students both scribbled notes and worried about the upcoming exam.
The CEO hailed both the team's success and the company's resilience.
The manager reprimanded the employee and ordered a review of the project.
The painting depicted both a serene landscape and a haunting figure.
