Ralphie ★ Posted July 20, 2018 Share #1 Posted July 20, 2018 Literally! Figuratively is a much more erudite word. Is that it? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shootingstar Posted July 20, 2018 Share #3 Posted July 20, 2018 https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/figuratively Examples in the link and under plus + sign for more examples, where both figuratively and literally are used in same sentence. I have never used figuratively in verbal speech with others. My sense, is that they most likely will not understand me. Figuratively suggests to me, more in a metaphorical sense. Literally can be used in similar way but sometimes is used for extra descriptive emphasis. But you're right use of literally can be similar to figuratively. Oxford dictionary web site will give those similar examples under literally. Now I am literally and figuratively have learned a lot. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted July 20, 2018 Share #4 Posted July 20, 2018 Because they are morans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 20, 2018 Share #5 Posted July 20, 2018 2 hours ago, Prophet Zacharia said: Because they are literally morans. FIFY 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted July 20, 2018 Share #6 Posted July 20, 2018 I hate it when people misuse the word "like". "I was, like, at the coffee shop". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted July 20, 2018 Share #7 Posted July 20, 2018 43 minutes ago, JerrySTL said: I hate it when people misuse the word "like". "I was, like, at the coffee shop". Why don't people say "I was, actually, at the coffee shop". I mean, I was figuratively AT the coffee shop! Really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted July 20, 2018 Share #8 Posted July 20, 2018 Somebody literally has spare time on their hands. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted July 20, 2018 Share #9 Posted July 20, 2018 13 minutes ago, sheep_herder said: Somebody literally has spare time on their hands. Since time has no mass, that would be figuratively 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted July 20, 2018 Share #10 Posted July 20, 2018 Just now, 12string said: Since time has no mass, that would be figuratively "Spare" is not a measure of mass. It is literally extra time, time that is not needed to complete essential tasks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted July 20, 2018 Share #11 Posted July 20, 2018 47 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: "Spare" is not a measure of mass. It is literally extra time, time that is not needed to complete essential tasks. In what manner does time exist other than as a bit of mental gymnastics to describe what came before or what will come after "now". There is of course the eternal question, Does anybody really know what time it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 20, 2018 Share #12 Posted July 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: Does anybody really know what time it is where? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted July 20, 2018 Share #13 Posted July 20, 2018 I figuratively have NO IDEA WHAT THE HECK you are beotching about. Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted July 20, 2018 Share #14 Posted July 20, 2018 16 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: In what manner does time exist other than as a bit of mental gymnastics to describe what came before or what will come after "now". There is of course the eternal question, Does anybody really know what time it is Someone in Chicago might. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted July 20, 2018 Share #15 Posted July 20, 2018 6 minutes ago, JerrySTL said: Someone in Chicago might. But would they care? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted July 20, 2018 Share #16 Posted July 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Prophet Zacharia said: "Spare" is not a measure of mass. It is literally extra time, time that is not needed to complete essential tasks. Time can not be measured in mass. For something to be literally on someone's hands, it must have, like, mass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 20, 2018 Share #17 Posted July 20, 2018 8 minutes ago, 12string said: Time can not be measured in mass. For something to be literally on someone's hands, it must have, like, mass. Not true. literally does not have to refer to something only with mass. in a literal manner or sense; exactly. "the driver took it literally when asked to go straight across the traffic circle" synonyms: exactly, precisely, actually, really, truly; More informal used for emphasis or to express strong feeling while not being literally true. "I have received literally thousands of letters" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted July 20, 2018 Share #18 Posted July 20, 2018 2 hours ago, Kzoo said: Not true. literally does not have to refer to something only with mass. in a literal manner or sense; exactly. "the driver took it literally when asked to go straight across the traffic circle" synonyms: exactly, precisely, actually, really, truly; More informal used for emphasis or to express strong feeling while not being literally true. "I have received literally thousands of letters" I'll try again: While your grabbing me a beer, can you also grab me a chunk of time? Time has no mass, therefore it can not be held or placed on a physical surface such as hands. So you can not literally have time on your hands. Figuratively, you can. Although, one can have thyme on their hands. Literally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted July 20, 2018 Share #19 Posted July 20, 2018 If any of you are in my presence and pronounce 'literally' as 'litrally', I will punch you in your poseur vag. Literally. I will do this, and you will deserve it for being so pretentious and insufferable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted July 20, 2018 Share #20 Posted July 20, 2018 Is "lidderly" OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted July 20, 2018 Share #21 Posted July 20, 2018 Go figure! But then your figuring will give you the literal result! This week on a rerun, of That 70's Show, whose quotes of wisdom were the focus of a recent thread here, I laughed as Kelso said, "It's literally a million degrees outside!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted July 20, 2018 Share #22 Posted July 20, 2018 3 hours ago, 12string said: I'll try again: While your grabbing me a beer, can you also grab me a chunk of time? Time has no mass, therefore it can not be held or placed on a physical surface such as hands. So you can not literally have time on your hands. Figuratively, you can. Although, one can have thyme on their hands. Literally. Very well illustrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 21, 2018 Share #23 Posted July 21, 2018 Eliphino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted July 21, 2018 Share #24 Posted July 21, 2018 If I say 'figuratively speaking' can I describe unspeakable acts and HR will ignore it because I was speaking 'figuratively' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted July 21, 2018 Share #25 Posted July 21, 2018 ...I went to the beach at Bodega Bay last week. While there, I literally watched some of the littoral bird life, including some figuratively interesting Pigeon Guillemots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted July 21, 2018 Share #26 Posted July 21, 2018 8 hours ago, Page Turner said: ...I went to the beach at Bodega Bay last week. While there, I literally watched some of the littoral bird life, including some figuratively interesting Pigeon Guillemots. Is that an euphemism for babes in bikinis? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share #27 Posted July 21, 2018 11 hours ago, Further said: If I say 'figuratively speaking' can I describe unspeakable acts and HR will ignore it because I was speaking 'figuratively' ? You can try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted July 21, 2018 Share #28 Posted July 21, 2018 3 hours ago, maddmaxx said: Is that an euphemism for babes in bikinis? ...figuratively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted July 21, 2018 Share #29 Posted July 21, 2018 21 minutes ago, Page Turner said: ...figuratively. Be careful around those young gulls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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