Litrally vs. Literally — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on October 21, 2023
"Litrally" is a misspelling. "Literally" is the correct spelling, denoting an exact and true manner or sense.
Which is correct: Litrally or Literally
How to spell Literally?
Litrally
Incorrect Spelling
Literally
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Litrally and Literally
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Key Differences
"Litrally" lacks the 'e' from "true."
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Remember the word "literature" – it starts with "liter," just like "literally."
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Double the 'l' and add 'y' to "literal" to get "literally."
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"Literal" means true or exact, and it has "literal" inside "literally."
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Think of it as "lit-er-al-ly," breaking it down to its components.
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Definitions
Literally
Used for emphasis or to express strong feeling.
I literally can't believe this happened.
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Literally
In a manner that exactly follows the meaning of the words.
The play was literally a word-for-word adaptation of the novel.
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Literally
In its standard or primary sense.
The word dog literally means a domesticated carnivore.
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Literally
In a strict sense, without exaggeration.
I was literally the last person in line.
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Literally
Precisely or just as stated.
He literally missed the bus by seconds.
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Literally
In a literal manner; word for word
Translated the Greek passage literally.
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Literally
Actually; in effect; practically. Used as an intensive to emphasize a figurative statement in an exaggerated way
“There are people in the world who literally do not know how to boil water” (Craig Claiborne). I was so angry that my heart literally exploded with rage.
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Literally
Word for word; not figuratively; not as an idiom or metaphor.
When I saw on the news that there would be no school tomorrow because of the snowstorm, I literally jumped for joy, and hit my head on the ceiling fan.
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Literally
Used non-literally as an intensifier for figurative statements: virtually, so to speak (often considered incorrect; see usage notes)
He was so surprised, he literally jumped twenty feet in the air.
My daughter's pet rabbit had babies, and now we've literally got rabbits coming out of our ears.
On 9/11 people were literally glued to their TV sets.
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Literally
(colloquial) Used to intensify or dramatize non-figurative statements.
I had no idea, so I was literally guessing.
I was literally having breakfast when she arrived.
She was literally like, "What?", and I was literally like, "Yeah".
Literally who is this?
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Literally
(colloquial) Used as a generic downtoner: just, merely.
It's not even hard to make—you literally just put it in the microwave for five minutes and it's done.
It won't take me long to get back, cause the store's literally two blocks away.
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Literally
According to the primary and natural import of words; not figuratively; as, a man and his wife can not be literally one flesh.
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Literally
With close adherence to words; word by word.
So wild and ungovernable a poet can not be translated literally.
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Literally
(intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration;
Our eyes were literally pinned to TV during the Gulf war
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FAQs
Which vowel is used before Literally?
Any vowel can precede it depending on the context.
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Why is it called Literally?
It is derived from "literal," meaning true to the strictest sense of a word or phrase.
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Which preposition is used with Literally?
Any can be used, but "in" as in "in a literal sense" is common.
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Which conjunction is used with Literally?
Any conjunction can be used, depending on context.
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What is the singular form of Literally?
Literally (it doesn't have a singular or plural form).
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Which determiner is used with Literally?
"This," "that," etc., can be used, depending on context.
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Is the word “Literally” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
It can be neither; it's an adverb.
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Which article is used with Literally?
Neither "a" nor "the" typically precedes "literally."
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How is Literally used in a sentence?
She was literally over the moon with joy.
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Is Literally a vowel or consonant?
It's a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
