Synonyms for Analogy & Similar Words

Definition of analogy

noun
  1. an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others
  2. drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect; "the operation of a computer presents and interesting analogy to the working of the brain"; "the models show by analogy how matter is built up"
  3. the religious belief that between creature and creator no similarity can be found so great but that the dissimilarity is always greater; any analogy between God and humans will always be inadequate

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"Analogy" in song lyrics

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  • "It's like a lawnchair chapel, to make an analogy"
    Buck 65 — Riverbed 2
  • "I might, blind your eyesight with my analogy"
    Hilltop Hoods — Give it Up
  • "Challenge me, I rip apart flows with analogy"
    Jedi Mind Tricks — Souls from the Streets

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