metaphor |
hypothesis |
As nouns the difference between metaphor and hypothesis
is that
metaphor is (uncountable|figure of speech) the use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it isn’t, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described, but in the case of english without the words
like'' or ''as , which would imply a simile while
hypothesis is (sciences) used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation as a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation compare to theory, and quotation given there.
gosh |
metaphor |
As an interjection gosh
is (euphemistic) a mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm as to be put in place of “god”, particularly in fear of.
As a noun metaphor is
(uncountable|figure of speech) the use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it isn’t, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described, but in the case of english without the words
like'' or ''as , which would imply a simile.
metaphor |
idioms |
As nouns the difference between metaphor and idioms
is that
metaphor is (uncountable|figure of speech) the use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it isn’t, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described, but in the case of english without the words
like'' or ''as , which would imply a simile while
idioms is .
literation |
metaphor |
As nouns the difference between literation and metaphor
is that
literation is the act or process of representing by letters while
metaphor is (uncountable|figure of speech) the use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it isn’t, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described, but in the case of english without the words
like'' or ''as , which would imply a simile.
metaphor |
similar |
As nouns the difference between metaphor and similar
is that
metaphor is (uncountable|figure of speech) the use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it isn’t, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described, but in the case of english without the words
like'' or ''as , which would imply a simile while
similar is that which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.
As an adjective similar is
having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable.
association |
metaphor |
As nouns the difference between association and metaphor
is that
association is the act of associating while
metaphor is the use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it isn’t, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described, but in the case of English without the words
like or
as, which would imply a simile.
metaphor |
parallelism |
As nouns the difference between metaphor and parallelism
is that
metaphor is the use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it isn’t, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described, but in the case of English without the words
like or
as, which would imply a simile while
parallelism is the state or condition of being parallel; agreement in direction, tendency, or character.
metaphor |
figure |
As nouns the difference between metaphor and figure
is that
metaphor is the use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it isn’t, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described, but in the case of English without the words
like or
as, which would imply a simile while
figure is a drawing or diagram conveying information.
As a verb figure is
to solve a mathematical problem.
concept |
metaphor |
As nouns the difference between concept and metaphor
is that
concept is an understanding retained in the mind, from experience, reasoning and/or imagination; a generalization (generic, basic form), or abstraction (mental impression), of a particular set of instances or occurrences (specific, though different, recorded manifestations of the concept) while
metaphor is the use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it isn’t, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described, but in the case of English without the words
like or
as, which would imply a simile.
metaphor |
semaphore |
As nouns the difference between metaphor and semaphore
is that
metaphor is the use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it isn’t, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described, but in the case of English without the words
like or
as, which would imply a simile while
semaphore is any visual signaling system with flags, lights, or mechanically moving arms.
As a verb semaphore is
to signal using (or as if using) a semaphore.
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