Learning English - What is a simile? - English Addict with Mr Duncan
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One of the most fascinating parts of any language
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is the way in which words can be used and put together.
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English is no exception.
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Today we will look at English similes.
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We will look at the way in
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which words can be put together to express the clear
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and vivid meaning, albeit figuratively.
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Today I will try to list
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as many English similes as I can.
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I suppose, first of all,
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I should tell you what a simile is.
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The clearest definition of a simile is the joining
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together of two words within a sentence.
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The two words used have a connection.
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The sentence itself is used figuratively
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to describe a certain thing, or the way in which
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something happens or behaves.
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You might describe a simile as a type of metaphor.
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We are using the sentence
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to clearly describe a certain thing.
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You can often have lots of fun using similes in English.
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Fortunately, there are plenty of similes to choose from.
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The following list contains some of the most common
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similes used in the English language.
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Flat as a pancake.
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Sharp as a pin.
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Dark as night.
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Light as day.
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Good as gold.
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Full as an egg.
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Hard as rock.
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Cute as a button.
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Strong as steel.
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High as a kite.
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Wide as an ocean.
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Tall as a tree.
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Hot as the sun.
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Hot as hell.
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Cold as ice.
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Cool as a cucumber.
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Quiet as a mouse.
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Still as a graveyard.
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Light as a feather.
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Cunning as a fox.
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Fat as a pig.
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Thin as a rake.
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Old as the hills.
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Stubborn as a mule.
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Sick as a dog.
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Limp as a lettuce.
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Dull as dishwater.
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Pretty as a peach.
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Sweet as candy.
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Heavy as lead.
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Tough as old boots.
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Bold as brass.
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Tight as a drum.
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Poor as a church mouse.
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Clear as a bell.
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Dead as a doornail.
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Right as rain.
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Stiff as a board.
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Gentle as a lamb.
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Mad as a march hare.
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Black as tar.
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White as snow.
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So there you have them.
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My list of the most common similes used in English.
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I hope this lesson will keep you as busy as a bee.
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And I will see you very soon for another one.
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Stay safe and sound
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and be as good as gold
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until the next time we meet together.
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And of course...
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ta ta or now.
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