METAPHORS
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of METAPHORS
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 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"
To use a metaphor.
To describe by means of a metaphor.
Examples of METAPHORS in a Sentence
- "desktop metaphor; wastebasket metaphor"
Word Details
Is METAPHORS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, METAPHORS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: METAPHORS uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for METAPHORS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | e | t | a | p | h | o | r | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in METAPHORS
100 words from the letters in METAPHORS
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How to Use METAPHORS in Word Games
METAPHORS is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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