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literally

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/ˈlɪtərəli/ · lit-er-al-ly

in a literal manner; actually; without exaggeration or metaphor.

Meanings

adverbformal

in a literal manner; actually; without exaggeration or metaphor.

حقیقت کے طور پر؛ بغیر مبالغہ یا مجاز کے۔

حقیقتا

haqiqatā

Synonyms

actuallytrulygenuinelyسچ مچدرستحقیقی

Antonyms

figurativelymetaphoricallyimaginativelyمجازاتشبیہیغیر حقیقی

Common Collocations

  • literally speaking
  • literally true
  • literally impossible

Example Sentences

He literally jumped for joy when he heard the news.

اس نے خبر سنتے ہی حقیقتاً خوشی سے چھلانگ لگا دی۔

Us ne khabar sunte hi haqeeqatan khushi se chhalang laga di.

The book is literally a treasure trove of knowledge.

یہ کتاب حقیقتاً علم کا ایک خزانہ ہے۔

Yeh kitaab haqeeqatan ilm ka aik khazana hai.

She was literally running late for the meeting.

وہ حقیقتاً میٹنگ کے لئے دیر سے آ رہی تھی۔

Woh haqeeqatan meeting ke liye der se aa rahi thi.

Easily Confused With

figuratively:Figuratively refers to a metaphorical or symbolic meaning, while literally indicates an actual or exact meaning.

Word Family

literal
adjectiveحقیقی
literature
nounادب

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'literally' as the word that grounds statements in truth, removing any exaggeration.

Picture someone holding a book that says 'No exaggeration!' on the cover.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

جو حقیقت کو سمجھے، وہی بہترین ہے۔

Jo haqeeqat ko samjhe, wahi behtareen hai.

Only those who understand the truth are the best.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

حقیقت کو تسلیم کرنا ہی سب سے بڑی حقیقت ہے۔

Haqeeqat ko tasleem karna hi sab se bari haqeeqat hai.

Accepting the truth is the greatest truth.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "literalis" — pertaining to letters

First known use: 15th century

The word 'literally' evolved from Latin, where it meant 'word for word' or 'according to the letter'. A more modern usage often implies a strong emphasis, even when used loosely.