Meaning of metaphoric in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    metaphoric

    Definitions

    1. expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another

    Examples

    • « a metaphorical expression »
    • « metaphoric language »

    Synonyms

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