literally
Translation
literally, actually, exactly
Examples
He literally translated the text word for word.
He literally translated the text word for word.
I was so surprised, I literally jumped out of my seat.
I was so surprised, I literally jumped out of my seat.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) literally in a literal or exact sense The instructions said to literally follow the line.
Similar Words
Synonyms: actually, exactly, verbatim; Antonyms: figuratively, metaphorically
Etymology
From 'literal' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Means 'in a literal sense', but is often used informally for emphasis, like 'really' or 'seriously'.