literally
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bokstavligen, verkligen
used for putting emphasis on something that seems surprising but is true
Exempel
He literally works around the clock, often staying at the office until midnight.
Han arbetar bokstavligen dygnet runt, ofta stannar han på kontoret till midnatt.
When he said he was literally starving, he meant he had n't eaten all day.
När han sa att han var bokstavligen svältande menade han att han inte hade ätit på hela dagen.
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bokstavligen, verkligen
in a manner that expresses what is really intended, without exaggeration
Exempel
Her excitement was so intense that she literally jumped up and down when she received the award.
Hennes upphetsning var så intens att hon bokstavligen hoppade upp och ner när hon fick priset.
The comedian 's jokes about his job were funny because they were literally true; he worked in a clown costume at a theme park.
Komikerns skämt om sitt jobb var roliga för att de var bokstavligen sanna; han arbetade i en clownkostym på en nöjespark.
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bokstavligen
(intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration
Lexikalt Träd
literally
literal
