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Literally

Definition:

(adverb) In a literal manner; without exaggeration or metaphor.

(adverb) Used to emphasize the truth and accuracy of a statement or description.

(adverb) In a word-for-word or letter-by-letter manner.

Sample Sentences:

1. He was so scared that he literally froze on the spot.

2. I'm literally starving, I haven't had anything to eat all day.

3. The instructions were translated literally from the original Italian.

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