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How to pronounce “metonym”
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Pronunciation guide for metonym
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of metonym with real speech in context.
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- 3 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The Power of Human
And oxytocin as a metonym makes us reach out
- Definition summary
- (grammar) A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.
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How to pronounce metonym
The Power of Human
And oxytocin as a metonym makes us reach out
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “metonym”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- (grammar) A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.
- (by extension) A concept, idea, or word used to represent, typify, or stand in for a broader set of ideas.
Practice Nearby Words
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