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[-] tostiman@sh.itjust.works 32 points 2 weeks ago

Figuratively

[-] porous_grey_matter@lemmy.ml 12 points 2 weeks ago

Literally has meant figuratively since it first appeared as a word in the 1700s and this usage is listed in every major dictionary
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/09/20/energy/three-mile-island-microsoft-ai/index.html

[-] tostiman@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago

Literal is the exact opposite of figurative...

[-] misteloct@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 weeks ago

Literally literally means figuratively.

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