Meaning & use
analogy
A comparison between two different things to explain or clarify an idea by highlighting similarities.
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The teacher used an analogy comparing the heart to a pump to explain circulation.
She drew an analogy between raising a business and raising a child.
A note on using this word
An effective analogy clarifies an unfamiliar idea by linking it to something familiar, but a weak one can mislead.
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