metaphorically

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Synonyms: metaphorical, metaphysically, megaphonically, semaphorically, cataphorically

Antonyms: metaphorical, metaphysically, megaphonically, semaphorically, cataphorically

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Adverb

1. {{senseid|en|in a nonliteral way}} {{lb|en|manner}} In a [[metaphorical]] manner; not [[literally]]; by means of metaphor.
2. {{senseid|en|sentence-adverbially}} {{lb|en|as a [[sentence adverb]]}} {{non-gloss|Used to draw attention that what follows is a [[metaphor]], not to be taken literally}}

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