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Synonyms
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Meaning:
analogy

a similarity in some aspects

agreement, similarity

image

a likeness of copy of a god or person, especially made in wood, stone etc; a mental picture

representation; counterpart

likeness

the condition of being like

correspondence in appearance; something that corresponds

metaphor

(an example of) the use of words (figure of speech) to express an idea by comparing one thing with another (without using 'like' and 'as'), to show a similarity, as in 'She was a feather' (i.e. weighed very little) 'in his arms'

figure of speech, implied comparison

parity

the state of being equal

equality, balance

picture

a painting, drawing, sketch, photograph etc, especially a work of art; a film shown at the cinema; to imagine (something)

illustration, likeness of something

resemblance

(a point of) likeness, similarity (between people, things)

correspondence, similarity

semblance

an (untrue) appearance

aura, appearance

similarity

the state of being similar; a point or part in which there is likeness

likeness, correspondence

simile

(an example of) the use of words (figure of speech) to express an idea by comparing one thing with another, using 'like' or 'as' to show similarity

comparison

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