SAT GRE TOEFL IELTS

literal

Definition

Taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration.

한국어 비유나 과장 없이 일반적인 의미로 단어를 사용하는 것입니다.

Example

"He gave a literal translation of the sentence, word for word."
Sign in to save SAT PDF — $25 GRE PDF — $25 TOEFL PDF — $25 IELTS PDF — $25

Study tips featuring "literal"

TOEFL Academic Vocabulary: Study by Topic How Context Clues Save You on the SAT Boost Your IELTS Writing With Precise Vocabulary

Related words

SAT antonym SAT abase SAT abdicate SAT abdomen SAT abduction SAT abet SAT abeyance SAT abject SAT abjure SAT ablution SAT abnegate SAT abnormal