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conceit vs trope

trope vs conceit

conceit and trope both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
conceit Yes No No No
trope Yes No No No
As nouns, trope is a hypernym of conceit; that is, trope is a word with a broader meaning than conceit:
  • conceit: an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things
  • trope: language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
Other hypernyms of conceit include figure, figure of speech, image.
conceit (noun) trope (noun)
the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
a witty or ingenious turn of phrase
an artistic device or effect
an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things
feelings of excessive pride
Difference between conceit and trope

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