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figuratively

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Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
figurative/ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

▶adjective

1 departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical.

2 Art representing forms that are recognizably derived from life.

– derivatives
figuratively adverb,
figurativeness noun.

'figuratively' also found in these Oxford entries:

arsey - bombast - coach - crane - figurative - nap - rude - scruple - trice

Forum discussions with the word(s) "figuratively" in the title:

"demise" used figuratively
critical point(figuratively)
metaphorically/figuratively
raise a toast with someone (figuratively)
They will get over it / They will do without it -- used figuratively?
to hit (offend) someone figuratively
wart [used figuratively?]
With bolts on - Used figuratively

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