Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Metonymies

👉 Metonymy is a literary device in which two words or phrases are used to convey both meanings of one word. It involves using an object or phrase that has a specific, strong quality or meaning associated with it to describe another object or phrase that has a weaker but still meaningful quality. Metonyms can be used to create a vivid image, highlight the significance of something, or to emphasize the contrast between two ideas.

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