How to pronounce the word literal?
literal
noun, adjective
How to pronounce literal?
The word literal sounds like lit-er-al
/'lɪtərəl/
What is the definition of literal?
adjectivebeing or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
Examples
- a literal solitude like a desert
nouna mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
adjectiveavoiding embellishment or exaggeration (used for emphasis)
Examples
- it's the literal truth
adjectivelimited to the explicit meaning of a word or text
Examples
- a literal translation
adjectivewithout interpretation or embellishment
Examples
- a literal depiction of the scene before him
What is the definition of the word 'literal'?
- The word 'literal' is an adjective that means taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory.
What is the origin of the word 'literal'?
- The word 'literal' originates from the Latin word 'literalis', which means 'of or belonging to letters'.
What are synonyms for the word 'literal'?
- exact
- verbatim
- word-for-word
- precise
- accurate
What are antonyms for the word 'literal'?
- figurative
- metaphorical
- symbolic
- abstract
- nonliteral
How can 'literal' be used in a sentence?
- He always takes everything I say literally.
- The book is a literal translation of the original text.
What is a common collocation with the word 'literal'?
- literal meaning
What are related words to 'literal'?
- actual
- explicit
- genuine
- real
What part of speech is the word 'literal'?
- adjective
Can 'literal' be used to describe a metaphor?
- No, 'literal' is used to describe something without metaphor or allegory.
Is 'literal' a subjective or objective term?
- 'Literal' is an objective term, as it refers to the actual or factual meaning of words.
