literally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
・UK
B1
adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly
- Used to acknowledge that something is not literally true but is used for emphasis or to express strong feeling
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly.
- Used to acknowledge that something is not literally true but is used for emphasis or to express strong feeling.
- Used to indicate that something is effectively or virtually true, even if not technically so.
- Used to emphasize a statement or description that is not literally true but is used for rhetorical effect.
- In a literal way; in fact; actually.