Definition of Literally
Literally
lit·er·al·ly


Definition/Meaning
(adverb)
In a literal or exact sense; not figuratively or metaphorically.

e.g. She literally ran into her old friend on the street.

(adverb)
with exact equivalence :with the meaning of each individual word given exactly;

e.g. Two cups are literally one pint.

(adverb)
in effect, as in virtually;

e.g. I will literally throw a fit if he does not buy me chocolate for Valentine's day.



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