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Metonyms
Description
Metonyms are figures of speech in which a word or phrase is used to represent something closely associated with it, often based on a specific attribute, containment, or substitution. They provide a way to refer to an entity indirectly, using a related term.
Sample Sentences
As a noun:
- The White House announced a new policy. (Here, "White House" is a metonym for the President or the administration.)
- The pen is mightier than the sword. ("Pen" refers to writing as a whole.)
As a verb:
- The author was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. (In this sentence, "awarded" is used as a metonym for receiving recognition.)
- The team must win three out of five games to clinch the championship. ("Clinch" serves as a metonym for securing the championship.)
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