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A Fish Because Fish Swim Well. There Are Two

Similes are comparisons using "like" or "as" that compare two things, such as a person swimming like a fish. There are two common patterns for similes: [1] using "like" with a verb and noun, and [2] using "as" with an adjective, "as", and a noun. Examples are given for how to use these patterns to compare running fast, being pretty, jumping well, and other attributes.

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A Fish Because Fish Swim Well. There Are Two

Similes are comparisons using "like" or "as" that compare two things, such as a person swimming like a fish. There are two common patterns for similes: [1] using "like" with a verb and noun, and [2] using "as" with an adjective, "as", and a noun. Examples are given for how to use these patterns to compare running fast, being pretty, jumping well, and other attributes.

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Similes are a way to compare two things using

‘like’ or ‘as’. For example, if I want to say that


somebody swims well, I can say they swim like
a fish because fish swim well. There are two
basic patterns that you can use.

Pattern 1:
like verb + like + noun

She swims like a fish.


Examples He looks like an ogre.
She plays like a pro.
He walks like a duck.
She acts like a fool.

Pattern 2:
as as + adjective + as + noun

He is as tall as a giant.
Examples She is as fast as a rocket.
He is as graceful as a swan.
She is as sneaky as a fox.
He is as quiet as a mouse.

How could I say that somebody:


runs fast
is pretty
jumps well
is strong

How could I say that something:


is hard
feels soft
is sweet
feels rough
is heavy
sounds noisy
is light

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