antanaclasis Definition
the repetition of a word or phrase in which the meaning changes in the second instance.
Using antanaclasis: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "antanaclasis" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Your argument is sound, nothing but sound.
Example
If we don't hang together, we'll hang separately.
Origins of antanaclasis
from Greek 'antanaclasis', meaning 'reflection'
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Summary: antanaclasis in Brief
'Antanaclasis' [an-tuh-nuh-kley-sis] is a noun that refers to the repetition of a word or phrase in which the meaning changes in the second instance. Examples include 'Your argument is sound, nothing but sound,' and 'If we don't hang together, we'll hang separately.'
