metaphor

As nouns the difference between metaphor and rhetoric

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 rhetoric is the art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.

As an adjective rhetoric is

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As nouns the difference between ode and metaphor

is that ode is sister 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.

As nouns the difference between metaphor and epitaph

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 epitaph is an inscription on a gravestone in memory of the deceased.

As a verb epitaph is

to write or speak after the manner of an epitaph.

As nouns the difference between metaphor and adage

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 adage is an old saying, which has obtained credit by long use.

As nouns the difference between metaphor and virtue

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 virtue is (obsolete) the inherent power of a god, or other supernatural being.

As nouns the difference between implicature and metaphor

is that implicature is (pragmatics) an implied meaning that is not expressed directly 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.

As nouns the difference between troupe and metaphor

is that troupe is a company of, often touring, actors, singers or dancers 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.

As a verb troupe

is to tour with a troupe.

As nouns the difference between metaphor and hint

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 hint is a clue.

As a verb hint is

to suggest tacitly without a direct statement; to provide a clue.

As nouns the difference between metaphor and anagram

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 anagram is (of words) a word or phrase that is created by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.

As a verb anagram is

to form anagrams.

As nouns the difference between metaphor and meme

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 meme is mother.