Definition Metonymy
Metonymy
definition entails using the name of one particular thing being replaced by the
name of something that is closely associated with it. In Greek, it literally
means “ change of name “.
The
example of metonymy :
|
Word
|
Actual Meaning
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Metonymy Usage
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Sweat
|
Perspiration
|
To work hard toward something
|
|
Hollywood
|
A section of Los Angels
|
The American Financial and Banking
Industry
|
|
Wall Street
|
A Street in lower Manhattan in New
York
|
The American Advertising Industry
|
|
Westminster
|
A city in Greater London
|
The UK Government
|
|
Downing Street
|
A Street in the city of Westminster
|
The British Prime Minister’s office
|
Definition Synecdoche
Synecdoche is a figure of speech in
which a word or term is used to refer to a whole thing or effect, a part of it,
or a specific class of things related to that word. In Greek, it originally
means accepting a parts as responsible for whole or vice versa.
The
example of synecdoche :
“Gray
beard” refers to an old man.
“sail
” refers to a whole ship.
“
suits ” refers to businessman.
“boots”
refers to soldier.
