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METAPHOR

/ˈmɛt.ə.fɔː(ɹ)/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

M 3/4
E 1/1
T 1/1
A 1/1
P 3/4
H 4/3
O 1/1
R 1/1
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Definition of METAPHOR

noun

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.

noun

The use of an everyday object or concept to represent an underlying facet of the computer and thus aid users in performing tasks.

"desktop metaphor; wastebasket metaphor"

verb

To use a metaphor.

verb

To describe by means of a metaphor.

Examples of METAPHOR in a Sentence

  • "desktop metaphor; wastebasket metaphor"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
16
points

Is METAPHOR a Scrabble Word?

Yes, METAPHOR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: METAPHOR uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for METAPHOR

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter metaphor Total
Scrabble 31113411 15
WWF 41114311 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in METAPHOR

100 words from the letters in METAPHOR

7-letter words

apothem 14/15 USUKWWF teraohm 12/12 USUKWWF phorate 12/12 USUKWWF

6-letter words

hamper 13/14 USUKWWF mother 11/11 USUKWWF tephra 11/11 USUKWWF teraph 11/11 USUKWWF threap 11/11 USUKWWF pother 11/11 USUKWWF thorpe 11/11 USUKWWF tamper 10/12 USUKWWF emptor 10/12 UK trompe 10/12 USUKWWF amoret 8/9 UK omerta 8/9 UK portae 8/9 UK protea 8/9 USUKWWF

5-letter words

morph 12/13 USWWF mahoe 10/10 USUKWWF harem 10/10 USUKWWF herma 10/10 USUKWWF omrah 10/10 UK homer 10/10 USUKWWF horme 10/10 UK hepar 10/10 UK phare 10/10 UK raphe 10/10 USUKWWF ephor 10/10 USUKWWF hoper 10/10 USUKWWF meath 10/10 UK thema 10/10 UK metho 10/10 UK tophe 10/10 USUKWWF tharm 10/10 USUKWWF therm 10/10 USWWF thorp 10/10 USUKWWF remap 9/11 USUKWWF moper 9/11 USUKWWF proem 9/11 USUKWWF tempo 9/11 USUKWWF tramp 9/11 USUKWWF mpret 9/11 UK tromp 9/11 USUKWWF horae 8/7 UK earth 8/7 USUKWWF hater 8/7 USUKWWF heart 8/7 USUKWWF rathe 8/7 USUKWWF torah 8/7 USUKWWF other 8/7 USUKWWF throe 8/7 USUKWWF morae 7/8 USUKWWF opera 7/8 USUKWWF pareo 7/8 USUKWWF armet 7/8 USUKWWF mater 7/8 USUKWWF ramet 7/8 USUKWWF tamer 7/8 USUKWWF terma 7/8 UK trema 7/8 UK amort 7/8 USUKWWF morat 7/8 UK metro 7/8 USUKWWF apert 7/8 UK apter 7/8 USUKWWF pater 7/8 USWWF peart 7/8 USUKWWF prate 7/8 USUKWWF taper 7/8 USUKWWF trape 7/8 UK aport 7/8 USUKWWF porta 7/8 UK opter 7/8 UK petro 7/8 UK porte 7/8 UK repot 7/8 USUKWWF toper 7/8 USUKWWF trope 7/8 USUKWWF oater 5/5 USUKWWF orate 5/5 USUKWWF

4-letter words

hemp 11/12 USUKWWF ahem 9/9 USUKWWF haem 9/9 USUKWWF hame 9/9 USUKWWF home 9/9 USUKWWF epha 9/9 USUKWWF heap 9/9 USUKWWF opah 9/9 USUKWWF hope 9/9 USUKWWF harm 9/9 USUKWWF herm 9/9 USUKWWF mohr 9/9 UK harp 9/9 USUKWWF math 9/9 USUKWWF meth 9/9 USUKWWF them 9/9 USUKWWF moth 9/9 USUKWWF path 9/9 USUKWWF phat 9/9 USUKWWF phot 9/9 USWWF

How to Use METAPHOR in Word Games

METAPHOR is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble METAPHOR to find 100 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About METAPHOR

What does METAPHOR mean?
METAPHOR is a noun. 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.
Is METAPHOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, METAPHOR is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is METAPHOR worth in Scrabble?
METAPHOR is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from METAPHOR?
You can make 100 words from the letters in METAPHOR. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.