单词 | literally |
释义 | Word Frequency literally(ˈlɪtərəlɪ) adverb ▶ USAGE The use of literally as an intensifier is common, esp in informal contexts. In some cases, it providesemphasis without adding to the meaning: the house was literally only five minutes walk away. Often, however, its use results in absurdity: the news was literally an eye-opener to me. It is therefore best avoided in formal contexts1. in a literal manner 2. (intensifier) there were literally thousands of people |
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