Meaning of the word literally in English

What does literally mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

literally

US /ˈlɪt̬.ɚ.əl.i/

UK /ˈlɪt̬.ɚ.əl.i/

in a literal manner or sense; exactly

Example:

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I was literally starving after not eating all day.

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The word 'dog' literally refers to a canine animal.

Synonym:

actually really truly veritably precisely

used for emphasis or to express strong feeling while not being literally true

Example:

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I literally died laughing when I heard that joke.

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She was literally glued to her phone all day.

Synonym:

virtually practically almost nearly

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literal liter literate