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synecdoche n

Synecdoche means figure of speech using a part for the whole. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of synecdoche

  • figure of speech using a part for the whole

Usage examples of synecdoche

In the phrase “all hands on deck,” hands are a synecdoche for sailors or workers.

Calling a car “wheels” is synecdoche because one part of the car stands for the whole vehicle.

When a manager says “we need more boots on the ground,” the boots are synecdoche for people.

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