"Metonymy" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"metonymy" Definition
- the act of referring to something by the name of something else that is closely connected with it, for example using the White House for the US president
"metonymy" Synonyms & Antonyms
"metonymy" synonyms:
- metaphor,
- trope,
- conceit,
- symbol,
- analogy,
- parable,
- image,
- allegory,
- emblem,
- comparison,
- personification,
- hope,
- representation,
- similitude,
- figurative-expression,
- figure-of-speech,
- word-painting,
- word-picture,
- simile
"metonymy" antonyms:
- plain-speech,