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a figure of speech in which the term for one thing is applied to another associated with it, e.g. we say The White House when we mean the American president, or we say that someone has seized the throne when we mean that he has seized power.
a pair or group of words often used together, e.g. strictly forbidden, burst into tears, please...
a term used for words that have different functions (uses) in a sentence. See adjective, adverb...
a language or set of words known only to a particular group of people, e.g. to professionals (...
a comparison between two things that are similar, often using the well-known qualities of one...
a traditional, typically ancient story, involving gods and supernatural heroes that explains...