What does literally mean?

According to the exact, ordinary meaning of the words. Used to stress that something is actually true.

How is literally pronounced?

UK /ˈlɪtərəli/, US /ˈlɪtərəli/.

/ˈlɪtərəli/

CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #5317 in the learning path

按字面意思地

adv. According to the exact, ordinary meaning of the words.

按字面意思地

adv. Used to stress that something is actually true.

确实地；真正地

He took my advice literally and bought a bigger plate.

他按字面理解了我的建议，买了一个更大的盘子。

Translating idioms literally can confuse language learners because their meanings often depend on cultural context.

直译习语可能让语言学习者困惑，因为其含义往往取决于文化语境。

口语可用于夸张；正式写作宜保留字面或确实义。

What does literally mean?: According to the exact, ordinary meaning of the words. Used to stress that something is actually true.
How is literally pronounced?: UK /ˈlɪtərəli/, US /ˈlɪtərəli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.