literally

//ˈlɪtərəli//
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Adverb

1

In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated, without exaggeration or metaphor.

He translated the text literally, word for word.

2

Used for emphasis or to express strong feeling while not being literally true (informal usage).

I was literally dying of laughter at that joke.