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literal

Prononciation : [ˈlɪtərəl]

Mot

Comment utiliser literal dans une phrase : 2 sens et 6 exemples audio.

Contexte : « language »

(adjective) when something means exactly what it says. If someone uses the word 'literal', they want you to understand the exact meaning without any tricks or exaggeration.

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The story is about a literal dragon that breathes fire, not just a character called a dragon.

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He didn't mean it in a literal way; he was just joking about flying.

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Did you take her words in a literal way, or were you just playing along?

Contexte : « interpretation »

(adjective) when something is explained in a straightforward manner without figurative language or symbolism. This helps if you want to be very clear about what's being said.

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The teacher asked us to provide a literal interpretation of the poem, focusing on the words used.

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His explanation was not literal; it contained a lot of metaphor and was quite confusing.

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Can you give a literal meaning of the phrase 'kick the bucket'?

Comment prononcer literal

Prononciation : [ˈlɪtərəl]

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