Litrally vs. Literally: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on November 13, 2023
Litrally is an incorrect spelling; the correct version is Literally, which means in a literal manner or sense.
Which is correct: Litrally or Literally
How to spell Literally?
Litrally is Incorrect
Literally is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember "Liter" like the metric unit to start the word "Literally."
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"Literally" contains "literal" in it, emphasizing its directness.
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Visualize the phrase "Literally Literal" to reinforce the spelling.
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Count two 'l's in the middle of "Literally."
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Think of "Literally" as being linked to literature, which emphasizes precision.
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Litrally and Literally Definitions
Literally
Literally means in a strict sense or manner.
I was literally shaking with excitement.
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Literally
Literally indicates a word-for-word translation.
The phrase was taken literally from the original text.
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Literally
Literally denotes emphasizing the truth of a statement.
There were literally hundreds of options to choose from.
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Literally
Literally contrasts figurative or exaggerated statements.
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse, but not literally.
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Literally
In a literal manner; word for word
Translated the Greek passage literally.
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Literally
Actually; in effect; practically. Used as an intensive to emphasize a figurative statement in an exaggerated way
“There are people in the world who literally do not know how to boil water” (Craig Claiborne). I was so angry that my heart literally exploded with rage.
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Literally
Word for word; not figuratively; not as an idiom or metaphor.
When I saw on the news that there would be no school tomorrow because of the snowstorm, I literally jumped for joy, and hit my head on the ceiling fan.
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Literally
Used non-literally as an intensifier for figurative statements: virtually, so to speak (often considered incorrect; see usage notes)
He was so surprised, he literally jumped twenty feet in the air.
My daughter's pet rabbit had babies, and now we've literally got rabbits coming out of our ears.
On 9/11 people were literally glued to their TV sets.
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Literally
(colloquial) Used to intensify or dramatize non-figurative statements.
I had no idea, so I was literally guessing.
I was literally having breakfast when she arrived.
She was literally like, "What?", and I was literally like, "Yeah".
Literally who is this?
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Literally
(colloquial) Used as a generic downtoner: just, merely.
It's not even hard to make—you literally just put it in the microwave for five minutes and it's done.
It won't take me long to get back, cause the store's literally two blocks away.
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Literally
According to the primary and natural import of words; not figuratively; as, a man and his wife can not be literally one flesh.
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Literally
With close adherence to words; word by word.
So wild and ungovernable a poet can not be translated literally.
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Literally
(intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration;
Our eyes were literally pinned to TV during the Gulf war
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Literally
Literally emphasizes an exact representation or fact.
He was literally on the edge of his seat.
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FAQs
Why is it called Literally?
It's called "Literally" because it denotes a direct, word-for-word interpretation or factuality of a statement.
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Which vowel is used before Literally?
The indefinite article "a" is used before Literally.
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Which preposition is used with Literally?
There isn't a specific preposition that is always used with "Literally." The preposition will depend on the context.
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What is the verb form of Literally?
"Literally" is an adverb and doesn't have a verb form.
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What is the plural form of Literally?
Adverbs don't have plural forms, so there isn't a plural for "Literally."
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What is the pronunciation of Literally?
Literally is pronounced as /ˈlɪtərəli/.
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Which conjunction is used with Literally?
Any conjunction can be used with "Literally" based on the sentence structure.
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Is Literally a vowel or consonant?
"Literally" is a word composed of both vowels and consonants.
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What is the singular form of Literally?
"Literally" does not have a singular or plural form as it is an adverb.
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Is Literally a negative or positive word?
Literally is neutral; its connotation depends on context.
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Is the Literally term a metaphor?
No, "Literally" denotes the exactness and is opposite to metaphorical expressions.
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Which determiner is used with Literally?
Determiners aren't typically used directly with the adverb "Literally."
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What is the second form of Literally?
As above, "Literally" is an adverb and doesn't have verb forms.
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How is Literally used in a sentence?
She was literally over the moon when she heard the news.
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Which article is used with Literally?
Either "a" or "the" can be used with "Literally" depending on the context.
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How do we divide Literally into syllables?
Literally is divided as Lit-er-al-ly.
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What is the first form of Literally?
Adverbs don't have verb forms, so there isn't a "first form" for "Literally."
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What is the third form of Literally?
As above, "Literally" is an adverb and doesn't have verb forms.
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What is the opposite of Literally?
The opposite of Literally is "figuratively."
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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Huma SaeedHuma is a renowned researcher acclaimed for her innovative work in Difference Wiki. Her dedication has led to key breakthroughs, establishing her prominence in academia. Her contributions continually inspire and guide her field.
