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A metaphor, as defined in our glossary, is a figure of speech in which an implied comparison is made between two unlike things that actually have something important in common. The word metaphor itself is a metaphor, coming from a Greek word meaning to "transfer" or "carry across." Metaphors "carry" meaning from one word, image, or idea to another.
altitude
sway
metal alloy and carbon
It is Greek meaning 7 sides and its Latin equivalent a septagon also meaning 7 sides
Upsetting and displeasing is the connotative meaning of the word disturbing.
The connotative meaning of petite is dainty. The actual meaning is small in stature.
The connotative meaning of a word refers to what it suggests about something.
It is neutral.
Connotative meaning is the meaning thought of when you think of the word "wisdom" such as wise men, wizards and owls. Denotative meaning is the actual dictionary definition of the word wisdom.
An East Indian leguminous plant (Crotalaria juncea) and its fiber, which is also called sunn hemp.
motherly or caring
Fighters ;d
A table is used to eat on. That is the connotative and denotative meanings.
The connotative meaning for the word dog depends on how it is used in a sentence. In most cases this connotative meaning is derogatory and might mean that the person is always looking for a new girlfriend or boyfriend. For example, you might say "Fred is such a dog, he's always dumping one girlfriend for another. "
dictionary definition and connected word
An interpretation of a word or expression suggesting a secondary meaning in addition to the primary meaning