literally
intermediateB1/ˈlɪtərəli/ · lit-er-al-ly
in a literal manner; actually; without exaggeration or metaphor.
Meanings
in a literal manner; actually; without exaggeration or metaphor.
حقیقت کے طور پر؛ بغیر مبالغہ یا مجاز کے۔
حقیقتا
haqiqatā
Antonyms
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.
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💡 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.