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metaphorical

adjective

expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another

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Word Facts

Word length
12
Starts with
M
Ends with
L
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
21
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˌmɛtəˈfɒɹɪkəl

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another

    “a metaphorical expression”

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Example Sentences

a metaphorical expression
metaphoric language

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