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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Use of the word "literally"
When using "literally" in a sentence, would you say:
"I literally have nothing to say."
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"I have literally nothing to say."
It seems both are acceptable uses for everyday conversation but which is most proper?
"I literally have nothing to say."
OR
"I have literally nothing to say."
It seems both are acceptable uses for everyday conversation but which is most proper?
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First sentence is more preferable according to my stand point but I would like to say- I have nothing to say literally.
- First sentence is more preferable according to my stand point but I would like to say- I have nothing to say literally.
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First sentence is more preferable according to my stand point but I would like to say-
I have nothing to say literally.
I have nothing to say literally.
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AnonymousWhen using "literally" in a sentence, would you say:"I literally have nothing to say."OR"I have literally nothing to say."Both are equally correct and good. In the first sentence literally is placed before have, th
It seems both are acceptable uses for everyday conversation but which is most proper?
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Here is a bit of information on using "literally" from the Oxford DIctionary.
John
USAGE: In its standard use, literally means ‘in a literal sense, as opposed to a nonliteral or exaggerated sense,’: : I told him I never wanted to see him again, but I didn't expect him to take it literally . In recent years, an extended use of literally (and also literal) has
John
USAGE: In its standard use, literally means ‘in a literal sense, as opposed to a nonliteral or exaggerated sense,’: : I told him I never wanted to see him again, but I didn't expect him to take it literally . In recent years, an extended use of literally (and also literal) has
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