45 Must-Know Similes


A simile is a figure of speech used for making direct comparison of two things which are alike by using the words such as "like", "as", "than", or a  verb such as "resembles".

45 Must-Know Similes - Using as---as
  1. as blind as a bat
  2. as fast as the wind
  3. as cold as ice
  4. as sturdy as an oak
  5. as bright as the sun
  6. as gentle as a lamb
  7. as light as a feather
  8. as old as the hills
  9. as sharp as a knife
  10. as strong as a bull
  11. as tall as a giraffe
  12. as cold as ice
  13. as white as snow
  14. as hard as rock
  15. as alike as two peas in a pod
  16. as smooth as silk
  17. as black as coal
  18. as snug as a bug in a rug
  19. as clumsy as a bull in a china shop
  20. as crazy as a loon
  21. as strong as an ox
  22. as slow as a tortoise
  23. as free as a bird
    as cute as a kitten - simile
  24. as dead as a doornail
  25. as fresh as a daisy
  26. as good as gold
  27. as clear as crystal
  28. as busy as a bee
  29. as brave as a lion
  30. as hard as nails
  31. as slow as a snail
  32. as cunning as a fox
  33. as wise as an owl
  34. as happy as a lark
  35. as light as a feather
  36. as light as air
  37. as scarce as hen's teeth
  38. as proud as a peacock
  39. as quick as a wink
  40. as sharp as a razor
  41. as quick as lightning
  42. as graceful as a swan
  43. as cute as a kitten
  44. as agile as monkey
  45. as straight as an arrow

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