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Simile Examples

What is a simile? A simile is a comparison between two different things using the words like or as. Writers use similes to make descriptions more vivid and interesting.

Similes help us picture things in new and creative ways.

Simile Examples

1.As brave as a lion
Meaning: Very brave
Example: She was as brave as a lion during the storm.
2.As busy as a bee
Meaning: Very busy
Example: Mom was as busy as a bee getting ready for the party.
3.As light as a feather
Meaning: Very light
Example: The kitten was as light as a feather.
4.As cool as a cucumber
Meaning: Very calm
Example: He stayed as cool as a cucumber during the test.
5.As fast as lightning
Meaning: Very fast
Example: The rabbit ran as fast as lightning.
6.As quiet as a mouse
Meaning: Very quiet
Example: The class was as quiet as a mouse during the exam.
7.As sly as a fox
Meaning: Very clever
Example: The detective was as sly as a fox.
8.As free as a bird
Meaning: Very free
Example: On summer vacation, I feel as free as a bird.
9.As stubborn as a mule
Meaning: Very stubborn
Example: My brother is as stubborn as a mule when he wants something.
10.As blind as a bat
Meaning: Unable to see well
Example: Without my glasses, I'm as blind as a bat.
11.As sharp as a tack
Meaning: Very smart
Example: My teacher is as sharp as a tack.
12.As sweet as honey
Meaning: Very sweet
Example: The cake was as sweet as honey.
13.As strong as an ox
Meaning: Very strong
Example: Dad is as strong as an ox.
14.As white as snow
Meaning: Very white
Example: The puppy's fur was as white as snow.
15.As cold as ice
Meaning: Very cold
Example: The lemonade was as cold as ice.

Tips for Spotting Similes

  • Similes use the words like or as to compare two things.
  • Similes compare things that are different but share a quality.
  • Similes are easy to spot because of the key words like and as.
  • Metaphors also compare things, but do not use like or as.

Quiz: What Does the Simile Mean?

Can you figure out what these similes mean?

  1. As busy as a bee
  2. As light as a feather
  3. As sly as a fox
  4. As cold as ice
Show Answers
  • Q1: Very busy
  • Q2: Very light
  • Q3: Very clever
  • Q4: Very cold

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