Meaning Of The Word Metonym
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Metonym Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Metonym?
metonym in American English
a word or phrase used in metonymy, as a substitute for another noun: a word used in metonymy metonym in British English noun: a word used in a metonymy. For example the bottle is a metonym for alcoholic drink |
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