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Difference between Metaphor and Simile

05 May 2026
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A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable, implying a direct comparison without using “like” or “as.” It asserts that one thing is another, often to convey deeper meaning or evoke emotion. For example, saying “Time is a thief” suggests that time steals moments from life, creating an image that is not literally true but symbolically powerful. Metaphors are often used in prose to enhance imagery, develop themes, and express abstract
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