analogy

/əˈnæləd͡ʒi/
noun
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Definition

1

a comparison showing how two things are alike

The teacher used an analogy between the brain and a computer to explain thinking.

2

using one idea to explain another similar idea

He used an analogy of a ladder to describe career steps.

Synonyms

comparison likeness parallel

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