figuratively

Meanings

• adverb

  Used to describe a meaning that is not the literal or primary meaning of a word or phrase, but an implied or figurative meaning.

  - "He ran the marathon figuratively, as he had a heart attack during the race."
  - "Her words cut him deeply, figuratively speaking."

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Antonyms

literally

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with figuratively
literally , figmentarily , iteratively

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Variants

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figuratively

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Etymology

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From the Latin figurativus, meaning 'represented figuratively' or 'symbolic'.

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Trivia

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1. Figurative language is used extensively in poetry and fiction to create vivid imagery and convey deeper emotions.

2. The use of figurative language is not limited to literature; it is also used in everyday speech.

3. Figurative language can be confusing to non-native speakers of a language, as they may not understand the intended meaning.

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Related Concepts

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1. Metaphor: A figurative language device that makes a comparison between two things without using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Life is a journey' is a metaphor.

2. Simile: A figurative language device that makes a comparison between two things using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her eyes were as blue as the ocean' is a simile.

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Culture

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Figurative language is a common literary device used in poetry, fiction, and everyday speech to convey deeper meanings and emotions. It is an essential aspect of human communication and creativity.

How to Memorize "figuratively"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize figuratively, imagine a scene where the figurative meaning is used. For example, visualize a heart being cut by words to remember the figurative meaning of 'cutting' in 'Her words cut him deeply'.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize figuratively, create an association between the figurative meaning and something concrete. For example, associate 'Her words cut him deeply' with the feeling of a knife cutting through your heart.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize figuratively, create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition. For example, 'F - Figurative meaning, I - Implied, G - Grasped, U - Understood, R - Represented, A - Abstractly, T - Transformed, I - Interpreted, V - Visualized, E - Exaggerated'.

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