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metaphorically
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Definitions ofmetaphorically
1adverb
- (manner) In a metaphoric manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.
Example: "He conveyed his teachings metaphorically."
- Used to draw attention that what follows is a metaphor, not to be taken literally
Example: "Metaphorically, he was crushed."
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