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- Dictionaryliterally/ˈlɪt(ə)rəli/
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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Learn the meaning of literally as an adverb that can emphasize the real or original meaning of a word or phrase, or as an informal way to express surprise or exaggeration. See how to use literally in different contexts and sentences with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.
- English (US)
LITERALLY meaning: 1. using the real or original meaning of...
- Traditional
LITERALLY translate: 確實地；名副其實地, 逐字（翻譯）地, （用於強調）確實，真正地,...
- Simplified
LITERALLY translate: 确实地；名副其实地, 逐字（翻译）地, （用于强调所说的话）确实，真正地,...
- Literally in Japanese
LITERALLY translate: 文字どおり, （強調して）全く, 本当（ほんとう）に, まさに,...
- Literally in Polish
LITERALLY translate: dosłownie, dosłownie, dosłownie. Learn...
- Literally: Catalan Translation
literally translate: literalment, literalment, realment....
- Literally: Italian Translation
LITERALLY translate: letteralmente, letteralmente,...
- Literally in Korean
LITERALLY translate: 문자 그대로, 말그대로, 사실상. Learn more in the...
- English (US)
Learn the primary and extended meanings of literally, an adverb that can be used to emphasize the truth, accuracy, or effect of a statement or description. See examples, synonyms, word history, and usage guide of literally.
- One of the definitions of literally that we provide is "in effect; virtually—used in an exaggerated way to emphasize a statement or description tha...
- The "in effect; virtually" meaning of literally is not new. It has been in regular use since the 18th century and may be found in the writings of s...
- The disfavored use of literally to mean "in effect; virtually" does not qualify as slang, which is markedly informal and used especially by a parti...
Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb literally, which can express the real or original meaning of a word or phrase, or emphasize something surprising or extreme. See examples from different sources and languages.
Literally definition: in the literal or strict sense. See examples of LITERALLY used in a sentence.
Definition of literally adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Learn the meaning, usage and origin of the word 'literally', which can be an adverb of emphasis, translation or exaggeration. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation and word frequency of 'literally'.
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.
