syllepsis (Crossword)

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  1. Clue: Zeugma
    Answer: syllepsis

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• Syllepsis Related-word units meaning same: auto-
• The use of a word or expression to perform two syntactic functions
• Use of a word to govern two or more words though agreeing in number or case etc
• Use of a word with two others, with each of which it is understood differently
• A figure of speech by which a word is used in a literal and metaphorical sense at the same time
• A specialized form of zeugma in which the meaning of a verb cleverly changes halfway through a sente
• The agreement of a verb or adjective with one, rather than another, of two nouns, with either of which it might agree in gender

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