Metaphors In Literature

noun the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones of a human or an animal

• The doctor examined the patient's flesh for any signs of infection.
• I can't stand the feeling of raw flesh, it gives me the creeps.
• That new tattoo looks sick, the artist really knows how to work with flesh.
• His words cut through her like a knife, leaving her feeling exposed to the bone, her flesh raw and vulnerable.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

• The water from the spring issue forth from the rocks.
• The soda machine issue forth cans of soda all day long.
• The music issue forth from the speakers, getting everyone pumped up.
• His anger seemed to issue forth from deep within him, surprising everyone around.

noun a small mollusk with a coiled shell, typically moving very slowly

verb not applicable

adjective not applicable

adverb not applicable

pronoun not applicable

preposition not applicable

conjunction not applicable

interjection not applicable

article not applicable

• The snail is a gastropod mollusk typically with a spiral shell.
• I found a snail crawling in my garden yesterday.
• That snail is moving slower than molasses!
• His progress on the project is as slow as a snail.

adjective describing something that has walls or is enclosed by walls

• The ancient city was surrounded by high walled fortifications.
• The backyard has a walled-in area for the dogs to play.
• Let's meet at the walled-off spot behind the school after class.
• He walled off his emotions after the breakup, not letting anyone in.

noun a large number of items in a confused mass or jumble

verb to roll, toss, or heave, as waves or the sea

adjective in a state of turmoil or confusion

• The welter of paperwork on my desk is overwhelming.
• I can't find anything in this welter of stuff on my desk.
• The welter of gossip in the office is getting out of hand.
• Her emotions were in a welter after the breakup.

noun a long, slender, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that moves by contracting and expanding its body segments

• The scientist studied the behavior of the nematode worm in the lab.
• I saw a worm crawling on the sidewalk this morning.
• Eww, there's a worm in my apple!
• The hacker used a worm to infiltrate the company's computer system.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• It is important to secure the ship properly to prevent it from slipping its moorings during a storm.
• Make sure to tie up the boat tightly so it doesn't slip its moorings.
• Don't let the boat drift away, make sure it's tied up so it doesn't lose its moorings.
• When facing challenges, it's easy to slip your emotional moorings and feel lost.

noun a person's name

• Abir is a talented musician who has been performing at prestigious events.
• I heard Abir is throwing a party this weekend, are you going?
• Abir is so cool, I love hanging out with him.
• His words were like a soothing abir to her troubled mind.

noun a term used in Indian English to refer to someone who is considered to be a newcomer or inexperienced in a particular field

• Afterwale is a term used in Indian cuisine to refer to dishes made with leftover food from previous meals.
• I always look forward to the afterwale dishes my mom makes with last night's dinner leftovers.
• Let's heat up some afterwale and binge-watch our favorite show tonight.
• The afterwale of the project was a new initiative that brought unexpected success.