Literally and Practically

Literally

Literally adverb - (intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration.
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Synonyms for Literally

Practically and literally are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Practically" instead an adverb "Literally".

Nearby Words: literal, literalism

Practically

Practically adverb - Very close to but not completely.

Literally and practically are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Literally" instead an adverb "Practically".

Both words in one sentence

  • Real Life / Cool Plane It was practically and literally Made of Iron.
  • Video Game / Leisure Suit Larry In a game where practically everything else will kill you, it's literally impossible to fall off in this scene; instead, Larry narrowly avoids falling off, and you actually gain points.
  • Now the source of all psionics, and practically an eldritch abomination capable of shredding your brain- literally.
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