metaphorically
adverb
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.
nonmetaphorically
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a word derived from
metaphorically.
Example Sentences
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Opinions will differ on this: Does it matter that Burnham was not actually trapped in cramped, depressing, uncomfortable spaces that a lot of people actually and nonmetaphorically occupied?
From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2021
