Wednesday, November 18, 2009

literally.

I like to learn.
So I googled the definition of literally and insert it in a sentence.

This is the result:

Its a speedy judgment literally for the ex-army who molested his two daughters at Jalan Duta Magistrate's court today.
The magistrate passed the judgment within minutes after the 37yo pleaded guilty to the charges read to him.
-ends-

What the definition of literally?
Since the early 20th century, literally has been widely used as an intensifier meaning ***in effect, virtually,*** a sense that contradicts the earlier meaning ***actually, without exaggeration***: The senator was literally buried alive in the Iowa primaries.

You see, the senator wasnt really buried.

Same goes with He was literally beaten like a drum.

But the use of literally is often criticized; nevertheless, it appears in all but the most carefully edited writing. Although this use of literally irritates some, it probably neither distorts nor enhances the intended meaning of the sentences in which it occurs.

So the conclusion? English is fun as long as one knows how to put the sentence right. I guess or so I heard.
Open for discussion?


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