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analogy

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/əˈnælədʒi/ · a-nal-o-gy

A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Meanings

nounformal

A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

دو چیزوں کے مابین ایک موازنہ، عام طور پر وضاحت یا وضاحت کے مقصد کے لئے۔

تشبیہ

tashbiya

Formal: تشبیہ

Synonyms

similaritycomparisoncorrelationہمراہیموازنہترکیب

Antonyms

differencedisparitydissimilarityفرقتفاوتعدم مشابہت

Common Collocations

  • analogy of circumstances
  • create an analogy
  • draw an analogy

Example Sentences

The teacher used an analogy to explain the complex concept.

استاد نے پیچیدہ تصور کو وضاحت کرنے کے لئے تشبیہ استعمال کی۔

Ustad ne paicheeda tasavvur ko wazahat karne ke liye tashbiya istemal ki.

There are many analogies between the two historical events.

دونوں تاریخی واقعات کے مابین کئی تشبیہیں ہیں۔

Donon tareekhi waqiat ke maabain kai tashbihat hain.

The analogy between the mind and a computer highlights their similarities.

دماغ اور کمپیوٹر کے درمیان تشبیہ ان کی مشابہتوں کو اجاگر کرتی ہے۔

Dimaagh aur computer ke darmiyan tashbiha in ki mushabihat ko ujagar karti hai.

Easily Confused With

metaphor:A metaphor is a direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as', while an analogy often explains an idea more thoroughly.

Word Family

analogous
adjectiveمشابہ
analogously
adverbمشابہ طور پر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'analogy' as 'analogy is a bridge between two thoughts'.

Visualize two islands connected by a bridge representing the relationship.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہر طرح کی تشبیہ میں ہے عشق کی بات، کہ تشبیہ کے دائرے میں ہے عشق کی ذات۔

Har taraq ki tashbiha mein hai ishq ki baat, Ke tashbiha ke daira mein hai ishq ki zaat.

In every kind of analogy, there is a matter of love, For within the realm of analogy lies the essence of love.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بیٹے کی بات بیٹے کی، باپ کی بات باپ کی۔

Beta ki baat beta ki, baap ki baat baap ki.

A son's argument is for a son, a father's argument is for a father.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "analogia" — proportion

First known use: 14th century

The term 'analogy' has been used in English since the late 14th century, derived from the Greek word 'analogia' which signifies a proportionate relationship.