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Metaphor 12358
12358
A strong metaphor connection exists between 1I14 Cleanness and 1L05 Place and position.
| 1I14 Cleanness | 3114 lexemes |
| 1L05 Place and position | 3374 lexemes |
| Examples of metaphor | cleanse, scour, bathe, scouring, and clean out |
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