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metaphorical

/ˌmɛtəˈfɒɹɪkəl/ /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːɹɪkəl/

Meanings
adjective
Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic.

Examples :

"The teacher's words about the students' struggles being a "storm brewing" were a metaphorical description of their frustration. "
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Illustration struggles

struggles noun

/ˈstrʌɡəlz/ /ˈstrʌɡlz/

A contortion of the body in an attempt to escape or to perform a difficult task.

"The puppy's struggles to climb onto the high couch were exhausting to watch. "

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration figurative

figurative adjective

/ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/

Of use as a metaphor, simile, or metonym, as opposed to literal; using figures; as when saying that someone who eats more than they should is a pig or like a pig.

"The teacher used figurative language to explain the complex concept, saying that the student's mind was a blank slate. "

Illustration pertaining

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

Illustration teacher

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

Illustration brewing

brewing verb

/ˈbɹuːɪŋ/

To make tea or coffee by mixing tea leaves or coffee beans with hot water.

"My mom is brewing a pot of coffee before she starts her work day. "

Illustration description

description noun

/dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/

A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.

"The teacher's description of the new math concept helped the students understand it better. "

Illustration words

words noun

/wɜːdz/

The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)

"The teacher wrote new vocabulary words on the board. "

Illustration frustration

frustration noun

/fɹʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/

The feeling of annoyance when one's actions are criticized or hindered

"My frustration grew as my teacher kept pointing out my mistakes in front of the class. "

Illustration metaphor

metaphor noun

/ˈmɛt.ə.fɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈme.tə.fɚ/

The use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it is not, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described (but in the case of English without the words like or as, since use of those words would imply a simile); the word or phrase used in this way; an implied comparison.

"The teacher used the metaphor of a ship sailing through a storm to describe the students' challenges in completing the project. "

Illustration symbolic

symbolic adjective

/sɪmˈbɑlɪk/ /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

Pertaining to a symbol.

"The red ribbon was a symbolic gesture of support for the team. "

Illustration characterized

characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "