analogy
/əˈnæləd͡ʒi/
analogy
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- 1.
A similarity or parallel between two situations, people, or things, especially when used as the basis for explanation or argument.
"The teacher used an analogy to explain the complex concept."
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Life is like a box of chocolates; it's an analogy.
Life is like a box of chocolates; it's an analogy.
The teacher used a simple analogy to explain the complex concept.
The teacher used a simple analogy to explain the complex concept.
This scientific paper relies heavily on the analogy of a flowing river.
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How do you pronounce analogy?
analogy is pronounced [/əˈnæləd͡ʒi/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does analogy mean?
analogy means "analogy". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is analogy?
analogy is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "Life is like a box of chocolates; it's an analogy." — used to mean "analogy".
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