Nonliterally

adv

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Definitions

Adverb

1
In a manner that is not literal. not-comparable
"You speak nonliterally when you say one thing and mean something else instead."

Synonyms

figuratively metaphorically

Antonyms

Example

"You speak nonliterally when you say one thing and mean something else instead."

Etymology

From nonliteral + -ly.

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