Metaphorically

adverb

Word Frequency: 1.1

Definitions

1.adverb(manner) In a metaphoric manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.

"He conveyed his teachings metaphorically."

2.adverbUsed to draw attention that what follows is a metaphor, not to be taken literally

"Metaphorically, he was crushed."

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