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literally

/'lɪtərəli/

Synonyms of literally Antonyms of literally Examples of literally Usage of literally Parts of literally Definition that contains literally Words sounding like literally Explanation of literally

adverb
(intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration
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"our eyes were literally pinned to TV during the Gulf War"
in a literal sense
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"literally translated" "he said so literally"
Opposite:

figuratively

Usage of literally

"intensifier"
"intensive"