literally
Example Sentences
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“I mean,” she says, “it’s literally the modern-day version of—”
I just have literally nothing in common with her.
From Literature
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“I literally yelled and went and told my officemates — who think I’m crazy,” one wrote.
From Los Angeles Times
Fans are literally taking to the streets to spell out their appreciation.
“You literally just said he’s spying on you, Ingrid. Twice. Obviously he saw all your longing looks toward Miss Joy’s cart, so at least he’s using his ill-gotten knowledge for good.”
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.