Make the Switch with "Metonymy"

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Greetings, word sleuth! "Metonymy" is a figure of speech that's all about substitution! This nifty term refers to using one word to stand in for another with which it's closely associated. For example, saying "the White House" to mean "the President and their staff" is a classic case of metonymy. Let this clever concept brighten your linguistic toolbox! WORD OF THE DAY June 28, 2024 metonymy [ mi-ton-uh-mee ] noun referring to something by one of its attributes or a by a related word. Learn More About This Word Our Marvel-ous Superpower Quiz Will Test Your Superhero Smarts! Show how much you know about superheroes and supervilains with this quiz about some of the most popular characters from comic books and their superpowers. Keep reading Want more emails like this? Sign up to receive them daily. Need help? Review our About Us or Contact Us for assistance. For brand partnerships, email sponsor@dictionary.com. This email has been sent to matzom229@gmail.com by Dictionary.com LLC. Make sure this email goes to your inbox by adding doctor@dictionary.com to your address book. If you wish to stop seeing these emails, please feel free to Manage Your Preferences or Unsubscribe. For more information regarding the OpenWeb ad privacy policy, please visit this link. Dictionary.com LLC, Oakland CA