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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

figuratively

/ˌfɪɡəˈreɪtɪvli/ adverb · British & US
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What does figuratively mean?

adverb

Used to indicate that something is not meant to be taken literally; used to describe something in a non-literal or metaphorical sense.

Example

"The fire was burning figuratively, as the argument between them had been raging for hours."

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