Similes
A simile compares one person or thing with another to make a description more vivid or expressive. English commonly uses like or as ... as in similes. They are often used in informal situations, or to describe something creatively.
Look at the examples:
- She's as busy as a bee. = She's very busy.
- He eats like a horse. = He eats a lot.
- The baby is as quiet as a mouse. = The baby is very quiet.
- He runs like the wind. = He runs very fast.
