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analogy

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɐnɐluˈʒiɐ/a·na·lo·gi·a

Definition

1

A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Usage examples

“The teacher used an analogy between the solar system and an atom.”
“There's a clear analogy between the workings of a clock and the universe.”

Common combinations

draw an analogyby analogyanalogy with