metaphorically
intermediateB2/ˌmɛtəˈfɔrɪkli/ · met-a-phor-i-cal-ly
In a figurative or symbolic sense, not literally.
Meanings
In a figurative or symbolic sense, not literally.
ایک علامتی یا مجازی معنی میں، حقیقی نہیں۔
استعارتی طور پر
istaaraati tor par
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- metaphorically speaking
- metaphorically rich
- think metaphorically
Example Sentences
He was metaphorically speaking when he said he felt like a bird in a cage.
جب اس نے کہا کہ وہ پنجرے میں ایک پرندے کی طرح محسوس کرتا ہے تو وہ استعارتی طور پر بات کر رہا تھا۔
jab us ne kaha ke woh panjre mein aik parinday ki tarah mehsoos karta hai to woh istaaraati tor par baat kar raha tha.
Metaphorically, she built her own castle in the sky.
استعارتی طور پر، اس نے آسمان میں اپنی ایک قلعہ تعمیر کیا۔
istaaraati tor par, us ne aasman mein apni aik qala taameer kiya.
He found metaphorically meaning in the chaos of life.
اس نے زندگی کے انتشار میں استعارتی معنی تلاش کیا۔
us ne zindagi ke intishar mein istaaraati maani talash kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'metaphorically' as relating to 'transfer' like a metaphor transfers meaning.
Imagine a bird flying from a cage representing freedom, illustrating metaphorical language.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
انکی محبت میں غور و فکر کے کئی پہلو ہیں، استعارتی طور پر، انکے عشق میں ہے کوہکن چٹان۔
unki mohabbat mein ghor-o-fikr ke kai pehlu hain, istaaraati tor par, unke ishq mein hai kohkan chattaan.
In their love, there are many aspects to ponder, metaphorically, there is a mountain in their passion.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سچ بولنا مشکل ہے
such bolna mushkil hai
It is hard to speak the truth.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "metaphorikos" — to transfer or to carry over
First known use: 14th century
The term metaphorically is derived from the Greek word 'metaphora' which means a transfer. It evolved to describe the use of figurative language characterized by comparison.