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Analogy

Uh-NA-luh-jee

/ʌˈnælʌdʒiː/

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analogy

Dictionary meaning

Drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect.

Examples

  • The operation of a computer presents and interesting analogy to the working of the brain.
  • Any analogy between God and humans will always be inadequate.

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