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figuratively
01
in a way that is more imaginative, symbolic and not its literal meaning
Grammatical Information
adverbs of manner
Examples
When he said his heart was broken, he meant it figuratively, not that he had a medical issue.
02
(in art) in a style that depicts real-world objects, people, or scenes, as opposed to abstract forms
Examples
The artist paints figuratively, often drawing from childhood memories.
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