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Term: Hyperbols

Description:

Hyperbols is a noun in the English language that refers to exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. It is a form of figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Example: The politician's statement that he could single-handedly solve all the country's problems was clearly a hyperbols.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

Example: The author employed hyperbols throughout the novel to vividly describe the protagonist's emotions.

Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or using hyperbols.

Example: Her hyperbolic statements often made it hard to discern the truth from the exaggeration.

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