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literally

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Word parts

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literal + -ly

Pronunciation

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Adverb

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Positive
literally

Comparative
none

Superlative
none

  1. If something happens literally, it happens exactly as it was said.
    When I found out that the company would hire me, I literally jumped for joy. In fact, I hit my head on the ceiling.
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