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literal

/ˈlɪtərəl/

lit · er · al ˈlɪt · ər · əl

English Definition

adj. exactly as written or said

中文释义

逐字的，字面意义

Significado en Español

literal

한국어 뜻

문자 그대로의, 축자적인

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

theo nghĩa đen, nguyên văn

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letter(character)+al(form).

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is the best synonym for the word “literal” as used in the following sentence? The translation was very literal, sticking closely to the original text.

A Figurative
B Exact
C Creative
D Abstract

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B — Exact. “literal” means adj. exactly as written or said

Common questions about “literal”

What does “literal” mean?

literal — adj. exactly as written or said. In Chinese: 逐字的，字面意义.

How do you pronounce “literal”?

literal is pronounced /ˈlɪtərəl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: lit · er · al.

Is “literal” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. literal appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “literal”?

letter(character)+al(form).

Progress / 学习进度

381 / 615

62% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 615 (0%)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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