What is an metonymy

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Malfy · Answer 1 · 2019-01-22T02:29:53+0000

the substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant, for example suit for business executive, or the track for horse back-riding.

ParagJ · Answer 2 · 2019-01-22T16:02:42+0000

the substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant, for example suitfor business executive, or the track for horse racing.
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