analogy · noun C or U /əˈnæl.ə.dʒi/
analogy
C2 a comparison that shows how two things are similar
Dictionary example:
He used the analogy of the mind, which has no form and is invisible, being like the sky.
Learner example:
The analogy bears striking similarities to the relationship of dependency between humans and their construct, the machines. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Swiss German)
