Explore meanings, explanations, related words, synonyms, antonyms, translations, sentences, FAQ, for the word: Literally
Meanings of Literally
Adverb
It means exactly what you say, without any exaggeration.
Used to show that something is true in a strong way.
Sometimes used to make a statement sound stronger, but it can be confusing.
Just means 'only' or 'just'.
Explanation of the word: Literally
Literally means something is true and real, not just pretend. Like if you say, 'I literally saw a big dog,' it means you really saw a big dog, not just imagining it.
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Translations for the word: Literally
hindi
शब्दशः
shabdashah
सचमुच
sachmuch
वास्तव में
vastav mein
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Literally
The word 'literally' means something that is true in a very exact way, without exaggeration. For example, if you say, 'I literally ran a mile,' it means you really did run a mile.
You pronounce 'literally' like this: lit-er-uh-lee.
The word 'literally' comes from the Latin word 'literalis,' which means 'of or belonging to letters.' It has been used in English since the 14th century.
The word 'literally' in Bengali is 'অক্ষরশঃ' (Akṣaraśaḥ).