metaphorically

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Adverb

metaphorically

1. (manner) In a metaphoric manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.

   He conveyed his teachings metaphorically.

2. (speech act) Used to draw attention that what follows is a metaphor, not to be taken literally

   Metaphorically, he was crushed.

Antonyms

• literally

Translations

• French: métaphoriquement
• German: metaphorisch
• Italian: metaforicamente
• Spanish: metafóricamente

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