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Metonymically

Definition

Adverb. In a metonymic manner; using metonymy.

Senses

1. Usage in Language: in relation to a figure of speech
2. Usage in Literature: in relation to substitution of a word with a related term

Sample Sentences

Sense 1: Usage in Language

1. He used the word "crown" metonymically to represent the monarchy.
2. When saying "The White House declared," the term "White House" is used metonymically to refer to the President and his administration.

Sense 2: Usage in Literature

1. In her poem, the author metonymically substitutes "waves" for "ocean" to convey a sense of the vastness of nature.
2. The writer metonymically uses "pen" to represent the act of writing in his novel.