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    Paksimile (en. Simile)

    pak-si-mi-le

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A figure of speech used to compare two things that have similar characteristics.
    The simile in the poem emphasized the similarity of love to a flower.
    Ang paksimile sa tula ay nagbigay-diin sa pagkakatulad ng pag-ibig sa isang bulaklak.
    A method of description that uses 'like' or 'as' to show similarity.
    In her story, she used the simile 'like the wind' to express freedom.
    Sa kanyang kwento, ginamit niya ang paksimile na 'tulad ng hangin' upang ipahayag ang kalayaan.
    A form of figure of speech that expresses comparison in a direct and clear manner.
    In essays, simile is often found in the descriptions of characters.
    Sa mga lathalain, madalas na makikita ang paksimile sa mga deskripsyon ng mga tauhan.

    Etymology

    From the Latin word 'simile' which means 'similar'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    like
    used to express the similarity of two things.
    tulad ng
    as
    a way of comparing things or situations.
    parab

    Related Words

    metaphor
    A figure of speech that does not use 'like' or 'as' and directly links two things.
    metapora
    figure of speech
    An art of using language to create more colorful descriptions.
    tayutay

    Slang Meanings

    a hit or strike
    His paksimile outside the street caused chaos.
    Ang paksimile niya sa labas ng kalsada ay nakapagdulot ng gulo.
    a strong hit
    As long as the movement is a paksimile, it will definitely hit.
    Basta't paksimile talaga ang galaw, siguradong tatama.