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Adverbial figuratively has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebTerm: FigurativelyPart of Speech: Adverb Sense 1: Used to indicate that a word or phrase is not meant to be taken literally, but rather to suggest a particular idea or image. Example Sentence: When Maria said she was feeling "under the weather," she was speaking figuratively to express her gloomy mood. Sense 2: Used to describe a situation where one thing is used symbolically to represent another concept. Example Sentence: In the poem, the author figuratively compared his heart to a lonely desert, emphasizing his feelings of isolation. Related Products: | ||||
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