Definition of Hyperbole in English :

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Hyperbole meaning in English

Meaning of Hyperbole in English

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Hyperbole

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Noun

1. exaggeration, hyperbole

extravagant exaggeration

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Hyperbole

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noun
a deliberate exaggeration used for effect
he embraced her a thousand times

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Hyperbole

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noun
exaggeration for effect and not meant to be taken literally (Ex: He's as strong as an ox.)

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Hyperbole

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n.
A figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect, as in I could sleep for a year or This book weighs a ton.

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