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What does the word wail mean?
To make a woeful noise, moaning piteously.
Is patenice is a hourglass a simile?
No it is not a simile because it does not use the term like or as in its description. Were you to say patience is like an hourglass it would be a simile. The way you worded it makes it a metaphor.
What does the word imploringly mean?
to beg urgently or piteously, as for aid or mercy; beseech; entreat: They implored him to go.
One example of simile?
simile is a comparison of 2 objects using like and as. example: You're as dumb as a bag of rocks
What figure of speech is used in the expression happy as a lark?
The use of "as" in the phrase "happy as a lark" incorporates the use of a simile. In addition, lark is typically used as a symbol for hope, happiness and good fortune.
What is the simile for the word piteously?
Some samples of simile for the word piteously: He walked as piteously as a convict on his way to death row. As the snow fell, she stood as piteously as the girl holding out matches to passers by. He cried as piteously as a lamb that's lost his mother.
How do you use the word piteously in a sentence?
the cat was outside in the rain, crying piteously
Can you give me a sentence for the word piteously?
Piteously is another word for pathetically. Sorrowfully and deplorably are similar words to piteously. "Bob's feeble attempt at defending himself in court was piteously bad."
What is the difference between piteously and pityingly?
piteously means stupid and pityingly means stupider
What is the definition of the word piteously?
Piteously means in a manner that evokes feelings of pity or sympathy. It is often used to describe the way someone expresses or displays sadness, sorrow, or distress in a way that elicits compassion from others.
How do you put piteously in to a sentence?
She looked at him piteously, tears welling in her eyes as she begged for his forgiveness.
Simile what simile can you use for custard was as thick as?
You could use the sentence, 'The custard was thick as mud.'
Is I felt like a cheetah when I ran the race a simile or a metaphor?
A metaphor
What does the word wail mean?
To make a woeful noise, moaning piteously.
How do you use depend in a simile?
"depend" cannot be used in a simile. A simile is a comparison of two things using "like" or "as". "Depend" does not compare.
Is the phrase lips that moved like steel springs a simile metaphor or a idiom?
That's a simile. Remember, if you use "like" or "AS" you have A Simile
Is her face is pale like winter a simile?
Yes if you use like or as to compare it is a simile
