Similes Examples. 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. Enjoy these examples of similes!
Similes Examples and their meanings to show some distinctive qualities of creatures;
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Simile |
Meaning |
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as free as a bird |
completely free |
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as happy as a sandboy |
very happy |
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as happy as Larry |
very happy |
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as lazy as a pig |
very lazy |
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as light as a butterfly |
very light |
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as loathsome as a toad |
very disgusting |
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as loyal as a dove |
very loyal |
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as mad as a March hare |
completely mad |
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as slow as a tortoise |
very slow |
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as strong as a horse |
very strong or powerful |
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as strong as an ox |
very strong or powerful |
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as sure-footed as a goat |
very confident |
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as swift as a deer |
very fast |
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as swift as a hare |
very fast |
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as swift as a hawk |
very fast |
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as tall as a giant |
very tall |
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as tall as a giraffe |
very tall |
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as tenacious as a bulldog |
very tenacious |
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as tender as a chicken |
very tender |
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as tender as a shepherd |
very caring |
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as thick as thieves |
very close or friendly |
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as timid as a mouse |
very timid |
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as timid as a rabbit |
very timid |
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as wise as an owl |
very wise |
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as wise as Solomon |
very wise |
Similes Examples and their meanings to show some distinctive qualities of things;
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Simile |
Meaning |
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as hard as nails |
very tough (in character) |
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as hot as hell |
very hot |
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as light as air |
very light |
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as nutty as a fruitcake |
very crazy |
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as pale as death |
very pale |
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as plain as day |
very clear |
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as poor as dirt |
very poor |
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as scarce as hen’s teeth |
very scarce |
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as silent as the dead |
completely silent |
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as smooth as silk |
very smooth |
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as sound as a bell |
very clear |
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as sour as vinegar |
very sour |
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as steady as a rock |
very steady |
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as stiff as a board |
completely stiff |
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as stiff as a poker |
completely stiff |
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as straight as an arrow |
straight |
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as sturdy as an oak |
very strong and solid |
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as thin as a rake |
very thin |
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as tough as leather |
very tough |
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as tough as nails |
very tough |
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as tough as old boots |
very tough |
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as ugly as sin |
very ugly |
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as warm as wool |
very warm |
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as weak as water |
easily influenced |
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as white as a ghost |
very pale |
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