figurative sense

Examples (10)

• The word 'heart' is used in a figurative sense in the phrase 'heart of the city'.
• In poetry, many words are employed in their figurative sense rather than literal meaning.
• Students often struggle to understand when a word is used in its figurative sense.
• The phrase 'drowning in work' uses 'drowning' in a figurative sense.
• Shakespeare frequently used common words in a figurative sense to create vivid imagery.
• The dictionary explains both literal and figurative senses of each word.
• When we say 'time flies', we're using 'flies' in a figurative sense.
• The author's use of 'storm' in a figurative sense represents emotional turmoil.
• Learning to recognize the figurative sense of words enhances reading comprehension.
• The expression 'break the ice' should be understood in its figurative sense.