figure of speech
/ˌfɪɡər əv ˈspiːtʃ/noun
उच्चारण फ़िगर अव स्पीच
अलंकार, आलंकारिक प्रयोग
Core word
noun
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[C]
a word or phrase used in a way that is different from its usual meaning, in order to create a particular mental picture or effect
अलंकार, आलंकारिक प्रयोग
- Simile, metaphor and personification are common figures of speech.
- Identify the figure of speech in the line 'The stars danced playfully in the sky'.
- The line 'Her smile is sunshine' contains a figure of speech.
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- The poet uses a figure of speech to describe the moon.
- Exam questions often ask you to name the figure of speech in a line.
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[C]
used to say that the words somebody has used are not meant to be understood literally
कहने का ढंग, मुहावरे के तौर पर कही बात
- When I said I would kill him, it was just a figure of speech.
- 'Dying of hunger' is only a figure of speech here.
- Don't worry; 'I'm starving' is just a figure of speech.
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- When he said he had a million things to do, it was only a figure of speech.
- It was a figure of speech, so please don't take my words literally.
§Grammar and usage
Plural: the plural is figures of speech (not 'figure of speeches').
इसका plural figures of speech है ('figure of speeches' नहीं)।