literally

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Adverbial literally has 2 senses

literally - in a literal sense; "literally translated"; "he said so literally"
Antonyms: figuratively
Derived from adjective literal₃
literally, virtually - (intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration; "our eyes were literally pinned to TV during the Gulf war"

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Literally

Definition:

adverb

1. In a literal, or exact, manner; without exaggeration or metaphor.

2. Used to emphasize the truth of a statement or situation.

Examples:

Example 1: He was so hungry, he could literally eat a horse.

Example 2: I literally ran as fast as I could to catch the bus.

Example 3: She is literally the funniest person I have ever met.

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