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literally

Pronunciación: [ˈlɪtərli]

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Cómo usar literally en una oración: 2 significados y 6 ejemplos con audio.

Contexto: «emphasis»

(adverb) used to emphasize that something is true and not an exaggeration. When someone says something 'literally,' they mean it exactly as stated. It’s like saying it really happened that way, without any tricks.

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I literally ran five miles this morning, and I feel great!

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She didn't literally mean she was going to fly; she was just being funny.

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Did he literally eat the whole pizza by himself?

Contexto: «figurative speech»

(adverb) sometimes used for emphasis in a way that is not completely accurate. People use 'literally' when they want to make their statement sound stronger, even if it’s not true in a strict sense.

Ejemplo

I was so surprised, I literally jumped out of my seat!

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She wasn't literally sick; she just didn't feel like going out.

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Did you literally have to wait for hours to get in?

Cómo se pronuncia literally

Pronunciación: [ˈlɪtərli]

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