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    analogy
    /əˈnalədʒi/

    noun

    • 1. a comparison between one thing and another, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification: "an analogy between the workings of nature and those of human societies"

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  2. Learn the meaning of analogy, a comparison of two unlike things based on resemblance or similarity, and see examples, synonyms, and word history. Find out how analogy is used in grammar, biology, and logic.

  3. Learn the meaning of analogy, a comparison between things that have similar features, often used to help explain a principle or idea. See how to use analogy in sentences and find synonyms, related words and translations.

  4. Learn the meaning of analogy, a comparison between things that have similar features, often used to help explain a principle or idea. See examples of analogy in different contexts and languages.

  5. An analogy is a comparison made to show how two different things are similar, especially in limited ways. An analogy is a technique frequently used in literature to explain something by comparing it to something else (a literary device). There are several types of analogies you can make.

  6. noun. drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect. “the operation of a computer presents an interesting analogy to the working of the brain” “the models show by analogy how matter is built up” see more. noun. an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others. see more. noun.

  7. Learn the meaning of analogy, a word that describes the similarity or comparison between two things. See examples, synonyms, word forms, and usage in different contexts.

  8. Learn the meaning of analogy, a comparison of one thing with another that has similar features, and how to use it in English. Find out the origin, synonyms, collocations and topics related to analogy.