literally
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In the philosophy of physics, particularly in a view known as eternalism, the word “timeless” is used literally.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
There’s arroz con lentejas, a vegetarian take on “arroz con gandules” that literally translates to rice with lentils.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
That couldn’t literally be true, of course — but at least, at long last, it kind of felt so.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
But, Phil adds, Brazil's fans bring a carnival atmosphere to every city they play in - literally.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
“You know it’s probably a trick, right? Nansi’s a trickster. We’re literally walking right into his web,” Autumn argues, making her voice flat.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing literally
Ghost
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