A simile is the comparison of two unlike things using the word 'like' or 'as', e.g. ... If you have any other similes, you can send us a simile. We hope you enjoy our selection of similes!

These can be seen to be similar to similes - they suggest a comparison but do not make it explicitly.

A list of common English similes for EFL/ESL students ... List of AS...AS Similes ... This is a list of well known AS...AS similes. There are more similes, of course, some common and others less

add to list: ... thick as two short planks; nutty as a fruitcake subtle as a sledge hammer fair as a lily full as a tick neat as a pin mean as gar broth mean as a junkyard dog tough as old boots

Similes are comparisons that show how two things that are not alike in most ways are similar in one important way. Similes are a way to describe something.

Use our metaphors and similes when you write your next poem, poetry or song. ... This site contains more metaphors than similes.

List Of Similes - An excellent collection of common similes may be seen for view... ... Reply to List Of Similes

Materials : Introductory poem with examples of similes and metaphors ; Sample list of similes and metaphors ;

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