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Get to know Simile better with 10+ real example sentences, the meaning and synonyms like trope or figure.

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Simile meaning

  1. A figure of speech in which one thing is explicitly compared to another, using e.g. like or as.
  2. Similarity or resemblance to something else; likeness, similitude.
  3. Something similar that's not a clone.

Synonyms of Simile

trope figure of speech figure image

Related words

Other words often associated with Simile or its synonyms:

build prototype shape persona fig anatomy epitome amount soma picture reckon ikon

Using Simile

  • The main meaning on this page is: A figure of speech in which one thing is explicitly compared to another, using e.g. like or as. | Similarity or resemblance to something else; likeness, similitude. | Something similar that's not a clone.
  • Useful related words include: trope, figure of speech, figure, image.
  • In the example corpus, simile often appears in combinations such as: the simile.

Context around Simile

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 17.3 words
  • Position in the sentence: 3 start, 4 middle, 4 end
  • Sentence types: 11 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

metaphor 1× extended 1× used 1×

Often after:

compares 1× revels 1× metaphor 1×

Sentence patterns with Simile

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

a metaphor simile or other 1× an extended simile for mccarthyism 1× does a simile 1× football will simile at 1× in the simile of the 1× metaphor and simile revels in 1× note the simile there 1× once used simile and metaphor 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

arthur miller s 1× at the end 1× even though he 1× flanagan a master 1× he began to 1× imagery is employed 1×

Common sentence endings:

accidentally nailed it 1× convey via airwaves 1× does a simile 1× in the sprint 1× ode 5 below 1× one mask each 1×

Words around Simile

Just before it in the word index:

similary 3 similarweb 7 similars 2 similarly 3.612 similarity 453 similarities 807

Just after it in the word index:

similes 7 similiar 3 similipal 3 similitude 11 similkameen 27 siminalayi 30

Similar in corpus frequency:

aadi 14 aayush 14 abbottabad 14 aberdonian 14 abhi 14 aborting 14

Corpus analysis for Simile

  • In this selection, "simile" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 17.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, metaphor, extended, used, compares, revels and metaphor stand out and add context to how "simile" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a metaphor simile or other and an extended simile for mccarthyism. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "simile" sits close to words such as aadi, aayush and abbottabad, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with simile

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Note the simile there. (4 words)

Simile said his dorm has only received one mask each. (10 words)

Flanagan, a master of metaphor and simile, revels in the sprint. (11 words)

Longer example sentences

That’s why JAY’s refusal to (permanently) quit a game designed to ruin him decades ago symbolizes more than any simile, metaphor or entendre can convey via airwaves. (29 words)

Imagery is employed sparingly but often with impressive and beautiful results, Jebb, pp. 60–1 such as in the simile of the eagle in Ode 5 below. (27 words)

Where a simile compares two items, a metaphor directly equates them, and does not use "like" or "as" as does a simile. (22 words)

Example sentences (11)

Where a simile compares two items, a metaphor directly equates them, and does not use "like" or "as" as does a simile.

Even though he meant to downplay the situation by using that simile he accidentally nailed it.

Simile said his dorm has only received one mask each.

Never use a metaphor, simile, or other figure of speech which you are used to seeing in print.

Note the simile there.

At the end of the day, it all depends on which team the gods of football will simile at.

Flanagan, a master of metaphor and simile, revels in the sprint.

That’s why JAY’s refusal to (permanently) quit a game designed to ruin him decades ago symbolizes more than any simile, metaphor or entendre can convey via airwaves.

Arthur Miller 's The Crucible is notable for using the Salem Witch Trials as an extended simile for McCarthyism.

He began to rely on symbolism and allegory where he once used simile and metaphor.

Imagery is employed sparingly but often with impressive and beautiful results, Jebb, pp. 60–1 such as in the simile of the eagle in Ode 5 below.

Common combinations with simile

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "simile" in a sentence?
An example: "Where a simile compares two items, a metaphor directly equates them, and does not use "like" or "as" as does a simile." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "simile" from authentic English texts.
What does "simile" mean?
Simile means: A figure of speech in which one thing is explicitly compared to another, using e.g. like or as.
What are synonyms of "simile"?
Common synonyms of "simile" include: trope, figure of speech, figure, image.
How many example sentences with "simile" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "simile", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.