simile

As an adverb figuratively

is in a figurative manner.

As a noun simile is

a figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another, in the case of English generally using like or as.

As nouns the difference between simile and allegory

is that simile is a figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another, in the case of English generally using like or as while allegory is the representation of abstract principles by characters or figures.

As nouns the difference between idiom and simile

is that idiom is a manner of speaking, a way of expressing oneself while simile is a figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another, in the case of English generally using like or as.

As nouns the difference between simile and denotation

is that simile is (l) (figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another) while denotation is the act of denoting, or something (such as a symbol) that denotes.

As nouns the difference between allusion and simile

is that allusion is an indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned; a covert indication while simile is a figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another, in the case of English generally using like or as.

As nouns the difference between simile and simily

is that simile is a figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another, in the case of English generally using like or as while simily is obsolete form of lang=en.

As nouns the difference between simile and simfile

is that simile is (l) (figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another) while simfile is a file for a simulator, specifically a rhythm game simulator such as stepmania .

As nouns the difference between simile and simple

is that simile is (l) (figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another) while simple is (medicine) a preparation made from one plant, as opposed to something made from more than one plant.

As an adjective simple is

uncomplicated; taken by itself, with nothing added.

As a verb simple is

(transitive|intransitive|archaic) to gather simples, ie, medicinal herbs.

As nouns the difference between smile and simile

is that smile is a facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a common involuntary or voluntary expression of happiness, pleasure, amusement or anxiety while simile is a figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another, in the case of English generally using like or as.

As a verb smile

is to have (a smile) on one's face.

As nouns the difference between trope and simile

is that trope is (literature) something recurring across a genre or type of literature, such as the ‘mad scientist’ of horror movies or ‘once upon a time’ as an introduction to fairy tales similar to archetype and but not necessarily pejorative while simile is (l) (figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another).

As a verb trope

is to use, or embellish something with a trope.