“My head literally exploded.”
Usage Entry 529 / 1605 60-second read
Literally vs. Virtually
Only use LITERALLY for real events.
The comparisoni
“My head virtually exploded.”
The ruleii
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LITERALLY = actually. VIRTUALLY = almost.
Use LITERALLY only for real events. VIRTUALLY is the hedge you probably mean.
Memory aidiii
Remember it like this
Not real? Not LITERALLY."