Metonymy
Metonymy definition
METONYMY = CHANGE OF NAME.
A thing, object or concept is replaced with a word closely associated with it.
“Pen is mightier than the sword”.
Here, ‘pen’ refers to powerful (written) words.
‘Sword’ refers to aggression caused by soldiers etc.
Metonymy Uses
As always, figures of speech, here in the case of Metonymy, it gives life and color to words, phrases and sentences. It makes the readers think deeply and awakens their imagination. Metonymy adds flavor to writing as you add flavor in your cooking. When the flavor is added to a dish like adding coriander leaves at the end of the dish, the taste becomes exquisite. Similarly, all figures of speech adds flavor and deeper meaning, which increases the creativity level of both the readers and the writers.
It increases the effectiveness of the original word. With, Metonymy writers express themselves creatively in a profound way, which in turn helps readers to think in a creative way too.
Metonymy Examples
METONYMY | MEANING | EXAMPLE |
|---|---|---|
Hollywood | US film industry | It is difficult to get a job in Hollywood. |
Bollywood | Hindi film industry | The actor made a debut in Bollywood. |
Kollywood | Tamil film industry | The actor is the most popular in Kollywood. |
Tollywood | Telugu cinema | He was desperate to join the Tollywood. |
hand | help | I need a hand to move this wooden table as it weighs a ton. (Hyperbole) |
cup | tea or coffee | My grandma offered me a cup. |
coast | seaside, regions of land near water bodies. | The heavy rainfall hit the coast. |
management | administration, person in charge, leader, association, group of members, committee, etc. | The management's decision is the final one. Let's speak to the management regarding the issue. |
pen | the written word | The pen is mightier than the sword. |
sword | aggressive force of soldiers | The pen is mightier than the sword. |
the big house | prison, jail | He was sent to the big house for violating traffic rules. |
nose | intrusion, attention, interest | "Keep your nose out of it". |
academics | association with schools, colleges, university, classes, subject, marks, study, etc. | Make it a point to shine in your academics. |
spin | dance | The music changed to a fast one, and he took me for a spin. |
ears | listen | I am all ears. (I am listening to you). |
No. 10 or any number. | refers to a person of that roll number or seat number etc. | I request No.10 to move to the next row. |
dish | food | The dish is terribly good.(OXYMORON) |
booze | alcohol | The booze caused the accident. |
hit the bottle | drink alcohol | To hit the bottle is to ruin one's own life. |
press | news organization | The Press gathered before the President arrived. |
crown | King, Royal person | The villagers were loyal to the crown. |
Wall Street | New York stock exchange | On Wall Street, the stocks closed well. |
ride | car | The kids were excited about their first ride. |
tongue | language | Mind your tongue. What is your mother tongue? |
good heads | intelligent people | We got a good head in our team. |
Silicon Valley | American technology | Silicon Valley companies are growing fast. |
class | students | The class was quiet when I entered. |
new blood | new person, fresh new ideas. | We have got new blood in our group. |
fluids | water, juices | Drink fluids to prevent wrinkles. |
good egg | helpful and kind. | She is a good egg. |
jocks | athletes | To keep yourself motivated, speak with jocks. |
cover | blanket, bedsheet | Change the covers twice a week. |
bench | judicial people | The bench have made their decision. |
suits | business people | The suits support us with the deal. |
brass | high ranking officials | The brass is coming for inspection tomorrow. |
