Word: LITERALLY
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of LITERALLY
- Word for word; not figuratively; not as an idiom or metaphor
"When I saw on the news that there would be no school tomorrow because of the snowstorm, I literally jumped for joy, and hit my head on the ceiling fan."
- (degree, contranym) Used non-literally as an intensifier for figurative statements: virtually, so to speak (often considered incorrect; see usage notes)
"He was so surprised, he literally jumped twenty feet in the air."
- Used to intensify or dramatise non-figurative statements; tending towards a meaningless filler word in repeated use.
"I had no idea, so I was literally guessing."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "literally" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "literally" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LITERALLY a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LITERALLY worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LITERALLY? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LITERALLY:
- # the literally effect
- # master of literally
- # playing with literally
- # in terms of literally
Anagrams
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Hook Words
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Sub-words
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Same Length Words (9 Letters)
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Words Starting with L
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