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Die Metapher
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
Examples in context
Der Autor verwendet eine starke Metapher.
The author uses a strong metaphor.
Metaphern machen die Sprache lebendiger.
Metaphors make language more lively.
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