Meaning of metonymy | Babel Free
mɪˈtɑnəmiDefinitions
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“Metonymy does new names impose⟳, And things for things by near relation shews.”
“...the principle of metonymy is simply to substitute for the plain name⟳ of a thing a name⟳ or phrase based on something connected with it.”
“THE KEY CONCEPT IS “metonymy.” This is the act of a word or phrase associated with a concept coming to represent⟳ the entirety of said concept. Generally, this means an extension of the original meaning. For example, “city hall” no longer means just the structure⟳, but also the lawmakers who inhabit that structure⟳. In the same way, “dish” started as the physical plate a meal is served on, before people started using it to represent⟳ the meal itself.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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