How to Pronounce "hyperbole"
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Definition
Hyperbole is a way of speaking or writing that exaggerates things to make a point, not meant to be taken literally.
Listen in Context
That's just hyperbole; he doesn't really have a mountain of homework.
Writers often use hyperbole to make their stories more interesting.
Saying you waited forever is a hyperbole.
My backpack weighs a ton—obviously that's hyperbole.