Metonymy and Synecdoche

           

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	Metonymy Usage
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.