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Figuratively Definition & Meaning

figuratively
adverb
  1. in a figurative sense; "figuratively speaking,..."

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Frequently asked questions

What does figuratively mean?
in a figurative sense; "figuratively speaking,..."
What part of speech is figuratively?
Figuratively is an adverb.

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