Metaphor
/ˈmɛt.ə.fɔː(ɹ)/
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:16 pts8 letters
Definition of Metaphor
noun
- The use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it is not, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described (but in the case of English without the words like or as, since use of those words would imply a simile); the word or phrase used in this way; an implied comparison.
- The use of an everyday object or concept to represent an underlying facet of the computer and thus aid users in performing tasks.
"desktop metaphor; wastebasket metaphor"
Anagrams of Metaphor
No exact anagrams found for "metaphor". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
m3
e1
t1
a1
p3
h4
o1
r1
Total: 15 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Metaphor
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Metaphor"
Metaphor is a 8-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Metaphor" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "metaphor" is a high-scoring word.