Full Definition of METAPHOR. 1. : a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money); broadly: figurative language â compare simile.2. : an object, activity, or idea treated as a metaphor: symbol 2.. : a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money); broadly: figurative language â compare simile. 2. : an object, activity, or idea treated as a metaphor: symbol 2.
With Montmorency tart cherries, however, they may have a natural remedy to promote sleep that also tastes good. Tart cherries are one of the few natural sources of melatonin, which is responsible for the regulation of the bodyâs internal clock and sleep-wake cycle. Researchers believe itâs the combination of melatonin and the anthocyanins in Montmorency tart cherries that might help you sleep better at night.
And the current review suggests that itâs the amount of alcohol people drink that may have the biggest effect on their sleep quality. One or two drinks, for example, can increase slow-wave sleep while not affecting deeper REM sleep. But more alcohol can cut into the time spent in the REM stage. So that nightcap may be helpful in getting you to doze off, while a wild night of heavy drinking is likely to make you more restless. Moderation, it seems, is the key to a good nightâs sleep.