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Can you give me some examples of metonyms?

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Metonyms are words that are used in place of related words.

i.e Referring to alcohol as 'the bottle'

Referring to The Government as Washington, or Uncle Sam

First answer by ID2359231010. Last edit by ID2359231010. Question popularity: 3 [recommend question].

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