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
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It was practically and literally Made of Iron.
Source: Real Life / Cool Plane -
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.
Source: Video Game / Leisure Suit Larry - Now the source of all psionics, and practically an eldritch abomination capable of shredding your brain- literally.
Source: Fanfic / XCOM Second Contact
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