Gerund Word Explorer
Simile

Sleep like a log

Sleep like a log

Sleep very deeply, without moving or waking.

After the long trek, I always sleep like a log.

Remember: It uses 'like', so it's a simile. A log lies perfectly still, just like a deep sleeper.

Short lessonSimiles & metaphorsTwo ways to compare things so a picture forms in the reader's mind.

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