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metaphorically

The English word “metaphorically” has 2 meanings listed here.

adverb

  1. In a metaphorical manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.
  2. Used to draw attention that what follows is a metaphor, not to be taken literally

Etymology

From metaphorical + -ly.

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