Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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figuratively | No | No | No | Yes |
figurative | No | Yes | No | No |
figuratively (adjective) | figurative (adjective) |
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(used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech | |
consisting of or forming human or animal figures |
figuratively (adverb) | figurative (adverb) |
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in a figurative sense |