Do metaphors use the words like or as to compare two things that are not alike?

No, metaphors do not use the Words "like" or "as" to compare two things. Instead, they make a direct comparison by stating that one thing is another, highlighting similarities between them without using these comparative terms. For example, saying "time is a thief" is a metaphor that implies time steals moments from our lives. In contrast, similes do use "like" or "as" for comparisons, such as "time is like a thief."