A metaphor is a figure of speech that involves the comparison of two unrelated things, suggesting that they share common characteristics or qualities, often for the purpose of creating a deeper understanding or evoking a vivid image. Unlike a direct comparison using “like” or “as” (as in a simile), a metaphor asserts that one thing is another. Metaphors are powerful tools in language, allowing for the expression of complex ideas and emotions through imaginative and symbolic language.
Sample Sentences:
- Time is a thief that steals moments from our lives.
- Her laughter was a melody that brightened even the darkest days.
- The city is a bustling beehive of activity during rush hour.
- Love is a delicate flower that requires nurturing and care.
- The politician’s promises were empty shells, devoid of substance.
- The classroom was a zoo, with students behaving like wild animals.
- The entrepreneur planted seeds of innovation that blossomed into success.
- The mountain range stood as a fortress, guarding the valley below.
- Wisdom is a lantern that guides us through the darkness of ignorance.
- The novel painted a canvas of emotions, using the sea as a metaphor for the protagonist’s turbulent journey.
Synonyms (English – Indonesian):
- Analogy – Analogi
- Figure of speech – Majas
- Symbolism – Simbolisme
- Allegory – Alegori
- Trope – Trop
- Comparison – Perbandingan
- Likening – Penyerupaan
- Image – Imaji
- Representation – Representasi
- Equivocation – Equivokasi
Antonyms (English – Indonesian):
- Literal – Literal
- Explicit – Tegas
- Concrete – Konkret
- Direct – Langsung
- Fact – Fakta
- Reality – Realitas
- Truth – Kebenaran
- Precision – Presisi
- Clarity – Keterangan
- Tangibility – Kejelasan
Derived Words (English – Indonesian):
- Metaphorical – Metaforis
- Metaphorically – Secara metaforis
Related Words (English – Indonesian):
- Simile – Simili
- Symbol – Simbol
- Imagery – Imaginasi
- Comparison – Perbandingan
- Allegory – Alegori
Phrasal Verbs (English – Indonesian):
- Metaphorically express – Menyatakan secara metaforis
- Metaphorically describe – Menggambarkan secara metaforis
- Metaphorically illustrate – Mengilustrasikan secara metaforis
Common Expressions (English – Indonesian):
- “Drowning in a sea of metaphor” – “Tenggelam dalam lautan metafora”
- “Metaphor for life” – “Metafora kehidupan”
- “Metaphorically speaking” – “Secara metaforis”
Related Idioms (English – Indonesian):
- “Metaphor for the stars” – “Metafora untuk bintang-bintang”
- “Metaphor for the journey” – “Metafora untuk perjalanan”
