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figuratively
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How to pronounce figuratively:

Definition of figuratively:

figuratively (adverb):
in a figurative way such as

Synonyms for figuratively:

symbolicmetaphoric

Antonyms for figuratively:

correctlyexactlyliterallysimplyverbatimreallyplainlyunmistakablyrightlyindisputably
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