Literally

Literally. 1 In a literal manner or sense exactly ‘the driver took it literally when asked to go straight over the roundabout’ More example sentences Video a look at literally informal Used for emphasis while not being literally true More example sentences Usage.

literally (lɪtərəli ) 1 adverb [ADVERB before verb ADVERB adjective] You can use literally to emphasize a statement Some careful speakers of English think that this use is incorrect [emphasis] We’ve got to get the economy under control or it will literally eat us up The views are literally breathtaking 2 adverb [ADVERB before verb].

Literally Idioms by The Free Dictionary

literally / ( ˈlɪtərəlɪ) / adverb in a literal manner (intensifier) there were literally thousands of people usage for literally The use of literally as an intensifier is common esp in informal contexts In some cases it provides emphasis without adding to the meaning the house was literally only five minutes walk away.

LITERALLY Meaning & Definition for UK English …

literally actually really seriously not figuratively Person i’m literally a polar bear by batrider January 08 2012 Flag Get a literally mug for your cat Yasemin literally People often.

Literally definition and meaning Collins English Dictionary

gustar means to please literally to like figuratively grammar he is capable of affection for another ill literally I have literally no time I literally fainted I literally fainted in the middle of the road if translated literally ill literally no degree in the making.