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Synonyms & Antonyms of literally
- She is not one for hyperbole—all of her warnings should be taken literally.
- The employees took the CEO's remarks literally and rightfully worried about the future health of the company.
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A word that (literally) drives people nuts
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“Literally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/literally. Accessed 5 Oct. 2022.
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The first known use of literally was in the 15th century
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