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UK//ɪts ə ˈmɛt̬əfɔː//US//ɪts ə ˈmɛtəfɔr//

Significado de It's a metaphor

It's a figure of speech that describes something by saying it is something else.

In simple words: It's a way to describe something by comparing it to another thing.

It's a metaphor en una frase

  • The phrase 'time is a thief' is a metaphor.
  • When I say 'the world is your oyster', it's a metaphor.
  • 'Life is a journey' – it's a metaphor that many people understand.

Cómo usar It's a metaphor

Use in discussions about literature or when explaining figurative language. Avoid in formal academic writing without context.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'meta' meaning 'beyond' or 'bigger', like a deeper meaning.

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with It's a metaphor

  • use a metaphor
  • create a metaphor
  • explain a metaphor

Synonyms for It's a metaphor

Opposites of It's a metaphor

  • literal statement
  • simile
  • plain language

Common mistakes with It's a metaphor

  • Confused with 'simile', which uses 'like' or 'as'.
  • Misused in literal contexts where a direct description is needed.
  • Omitted when introducing a figurative comparison.

Compare It's a metaphor with Symbol, Analogy

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Preguntas frecuentes sobre "It's a metaphor"

¿Qué significa "It's a metaphor"?

It's a way to describe something by comparing it to another thing.

¿Cuál es la definición de "It's a metaphor"?

It's a figure of speech that describes something by saying it is something else.

¿Cómo se usa "It's a metaphor" en una frase?

The phrase 'time is a thief' is a metaphor.

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de "It's a metaphor"?

When I say 'the world is your oyster', it's a metaphor.

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de "It's a metaphor"?

Algunas alternativas comunes son figurative language, symbol, allegory, analogy.

¿Cuál es el opuesto de "It's a metaphor"?

Significados opuestos incluyen literal statement, simile, plain language.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a "It's a metaphor"?

Suele combinarse con use a metaphor, create a metaphor, explain a metaphor.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar "It's a metaphor"?

Confused with 'simile', which uses 'like' or 'as'. Misused in literal contexts where a direct description is needed. Omitted when introducing a figurative comparison.

¿Cómo se pronuncia "It's a metaphor"?

US: //ɪts ə ˈmɛtəfɔr//, UK: //ɪts ə ˈmɛt̬əfɔː//. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Cuándo debo usar "It's a metaphor"?

Use in discussions about literature or when explaining figurative language. Avoid in formal academic writing without context.