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“Literally” has been used figuratively for hundreds of years and is more akin to hyperbole than additional definitions like we see with factoid. I think it’s f
by boston_clone 5y ago
“Literally” has been used figuratively for hundreds of years and is more akin to hyperbole than additional definitions like we see with factoid.
I think it’s fair to say that hardlining a correct vs. incorrect distinction with how literally is used today is mostly pointless.
- AnIdiotOnTheNet 5y agoI disagree. By surrendering the meaning of words we lose the ability to communicate precisely. That may well always be a losing battle, linguistic evolution being what it is, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth resisting.
- boston_clone 5y agoYou might be bummed to learn about hyperbole, then. Or anthropomorphisms. Or similes. I guess a silver lining (not literally, of course) is that you're at least aware of the difficulties - good luck!