Learn list of similes. A simile is a type of idiom. We use similes to compare things which are alike. Similes are used in everyday conversations, written works or compositions such as poems, essays, song lyrics, plays etc. because, they show typical qualities of creatures and things. Similes help you to convey the meaning of your message in an interesting, effective and a quick way.
List of similes and their meanings to show some distinctive qualities of creatures;
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Similes |
Meaning |
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as agile as a monkey |
very quick |
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as blind as a bat |
completely blind |
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as brave as a lion |
very brave |
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as busy as an ant |
very busy |
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as calm as a cat |
very calm |
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as crafty as a fox |
very cunning |
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as devoted as a mother |
very dedicated |
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as fast as a deer |
very fast |
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as fat as a pig |
very fat |
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as feeble as a child |
very weak or delicate |
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as fierce as a lion |
very ferocious |
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as frisky as a lamb |
very energetic |
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as gentle as a dove |
having a kindly or tender nature |
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as graceful as a swan |
very elegant |
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as hairy as a gorilla |
very hairy |
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as happy as a king |
very happy |
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as harmless as a dove |
very innocent |
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as heavy as an elephant |
very heavy |
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as hungry as a hunter |
very hungry |
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as industrious as a beaver |
very active and hardworking |
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as like as two herring |
identical or look alike |
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as loyal as an apostle |
very trustworthy |
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as meek as a lamb |
very timid |
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as playful as a kitten |
very lively |
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as poor as a church mouse |
very poor |
List of similes and their meanings to show some distinctive qualities of things;
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Similes |
Meaning |
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as black as coal |
completely black |
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as brown as a berry |
completely brown |
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as changeable as the weather |
subject to change |
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as clear as a bell |
very clear |
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as cold as ice |
very cold |
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as dry as a bone |
completely dry |
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as easy as ABC |
very easy |
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as fit as a fiddle |
in very good health |
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as flat as a pancake |
completely flat |
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as fresh as a daisy |
very fresh |
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as good as gold |
very good |
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as green as grass |
completely green |
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as light as a feather |
very light |
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as alike as two peas |
identical or look alike |
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as old as the hills |
very old |
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as open as day |
completely open |
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as quick as lightning |
very quick |
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as regular as the clock |
happens at exactly regular times |
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as right as rain |
feeling completely well or healthy |
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as round as a barrel |
completely round |
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as safe as houses |
very safe |
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as sharp as a needle |
very sharp |
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as smooth as velvet |
very smooth |
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as soft as butter |
very soft |
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as sweet as honey |
very sweet |
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