Metaphorically (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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  1. in a way that constitutes a metaphor, a figure of speech that refers to one thing in terms of another, suggesting a resemblance between the two: The native Romani word “drakhalin,” whose literal meaning is “grapevine,” is often used metaphorically to mean the internet.
  2. figuratively speaking; not literally: We are metaphorically on top of the world over his success and look forward to his return.
  3. as a symbol or emblem representing something else: In various biblical contexts, salt is used metaphorically to signify permanence, loyalty, value, and purification.
Metaphorically (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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