글자나 말의 본래 의미 그대로, 또는 과장이나 비유 없이 정확하게.
In a literal manner or sense; exactly as the words are written or spoken without metaphor or exaggeration.
예문:
"The idiom 'break a leg' should not be taken literally by performers."
"The name of the city literally translates to 'The Port' in the local language."
"He followed the instructions so literally that he missed the overall purpose of the task."
강조를 위해 또는 강한 감정을 표현하기 위해 사용되며, 실제로는 그렇지 않더라도 매우 그러함을 나타냄.
Used for emphasis or to express strong feeling, even when the statement is not literally true.
예문:
"I was literally dying of embarrassment when I tripped on stage."
"There were literally millions of stars visible in the desert sky."