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adverb
- 1. in a literal manner or sense; exactly: "the driver took it literally when asked to go straight over the roundabout"
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LITERALLY definition: 1. using the real or original meaning of a word or phrase: 2. If you translate literally, you…. Learn more.
1. : in a literal sense or manner: such as. a. : in a way that uses the ordinary or primary meaning of a term or expression. He took the remark literally. a word that can be used both literally and figuratively. b. used to emphasize the truth and accuracy of a statement or description.
LITERALLY meaning: 1. using the real or original meaning of a word or phrase: 2. If you translate literally, you…. Learn more.
The adverb literally means "actually," and we use it when we want others to know we're serious, not exaggerating or being metaphorical. If your mom complains that your room is overflowing with clothes, she probably doesn't mean this literally.
(lɪtərəli ) 1. adverb [ADVERB before verb, ADVERB adjective] B2. You can use literally to emphasize a statement. Some careful speakers of English think that this use is incorrect. [emphasis] We've got to get the economy under control or it will literally eat us up. The views are literally breath-taking. 2. adverb [ADVERB before verb] B2.
actually; without exaggeration or inaccuracy: The city was literally destroyed. in effect; in substance; very nearly; virtually: I literally died when she walked out on stage in that costume. literally. / ˈlɪtərəlɪ / adverb. in a literal manner. (intensifier) there were literally thousands of people. Discover More. Usage Note.
Definition of literally adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
LITERAL definition: 1. The literal meaning of a word is its original, basic meaning: 2. A literal translation of a…. Learn more.
1. In a literal manner; word for word: translated the Greek passage literally. 2. In a literal or strict sense: Don't take my remarks literally. 3. Usage Problem. a. Really; actually: "There are people in the world who literally do not know how to boil water" (Craig Claiborne). b. Used as an intensive before a figurative expression.
literally meaning, definition, what is literally: according to the most basic or original ...: Learn more.
