English · Arts & Literature
simile
/ˈsɪm.ɪ.li/
[/ˈsɪm.ɪ.li/]
comparison using like or as
Advancednoun
Definition
A figure of speech that compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
Example
The phrase as brave as a lion is a simile praising someone's great courage.
The phrase as brave as a lion is a simile praising someone's great courage.
Etymology
From Latin 'simile' (a like thing), from 'similis' (like, similar).
How & Where It’s Used
Closely related to metaphor but uses 'like' or 'as'.