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What are Analogies?

Analogies are a way of comparing two things to highlight their similarities. They help to explain how two different items or concepts are related to each other. For example, when we say, "Milk is to Cow what Wool is to Sheep," we are showing the relationship between what a cow provides (milk) and what a sheep provides (wool).

Dictionary meaning of Analogy: An analogy is a comparison of two things to highlight their similarities. Often the things being compared are very different, but an analogy highlights how they are alike. An analogy is used to compare two ideas in order to explain one (usually the first one).

In Simple Terms: An analogy is a comparison that illustrates the connection between two things or ideas to highlight a similarity. For instance, in the analogy "Dolphin: Pod:: Penguin: Colony," we see that just as dolphins live in a pod, penguins live in a colony. Both terms represent groups, with "pod" referring to a group of dolphins and "colony" referring to a group of penguins. This analogy emphasizes the same type of relationship for both animals.

NOTE: There can be many types of analogies from different concepts or point of views, here are few of them with explanations and examples so as to make it easier and understandable:

Types of Analogy Relationship