literal

Phonetic Respelling: [ lit-er-uhl ]

Definition:

adj. restricted to or based on fact

Sentence:

Please tell me the literal meaning of the word.

More example sentences:

Please tell me the literal meaning of the word.

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Please tell me the literal meaning of a word.

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What is the literal meaning of the expression, 'Let the cat out of the bag?

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The denotative or literal meaning of home is a place where one lives.

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What is the literal meaning of when the bus driver "worked the steering wheel like the horns of a bull"?

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The opposite of literal language is figurative language.

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Can you give an example of literal language?

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Synonyms:

factual; true; exact

Antonyms:

figurative

Literal rhymes:

• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • litteral
  • littoral