analogy
noun · uh-NAL-uh-jee
a comparison that explains one thing by another
उपमा, सादृश्य
Usage
draw an analogyan analogy betweenby analogy
Examples
The teacher used the analogy of a pump to explain the heart.
He drew an analogy between a team and a family.
Common mistake
The doctor gave an analogy of my blood test.
The doctor gave an analysis of my blood test.
An analysis studies details; an analogy is a comparison.
Remember: Analogy: A is like B.
Learn it in a video
Word 6 in Universal Core 36: year-round, absurd, abuse and more.
Practise this episodeUseful for
CATXATGMATGRETOEFLCUET-UGCUET-PGSNAPNMATUPSCUGC NET