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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

literally

/ˈlɪtərəli/ adverb · British & US
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What does literally mean?

adverb

Used to emphasize that something is happening or is true exactly as stated, and not metaphorically or figuratively.

Example

"I'm literally starving, let's get some food."

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