Literally Definition

lĭtər-ə-lē
adverb
In a literal manner; word for word.
Translated the Greek passage literally.
American Heritage
In a literal manner or sense.
Webster's New World
Really; actually.
American Heritage
Used as an intensive before a figurative expression.
American Heritage

(degree, proscribed) Used non-literally as an intensifier for figurative statements: virtually (often considered incorrect; see usage notes)

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Origin of Literally

Literally Sentence Examples

  • By blow up, do you mean literally or figuratively?

  • She'd never thought he meant she'd literally help revive the planet.

  • She was literally at the end of her rope, so flight into the woods was unwise.

  • A mouse she could handle – literally, but a snake was something different.

  • Would you believe it, I have literally not a penny and don't know how to equip Boris.

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Words Starting With

LLILIT

Words Ending With

YLYLLY

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Words Starting With L and Ending With Y

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With L9 Letter Words Ending With Y