Definition of Analogy
Analogy
anal·o·gy
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a comparison of two partially alike things for the purpose of explaining or demonstrating something;
e.g. She drew an analogy between our relationship and the weather, telling me that she liked the rain, but couldn't live in a storm.
(noun)
a partial similarity;
e.g. I see no analogy between his problems and mine because I am struggling financially, whereas he is worried about something trivial.
(noun)
something that can be compared to another thing in significant respects;
e.g. Misunderstandings between them were seen as an analogy to minor disagreements.
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