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I pointed it out it because I believed it was exaggeration. To me, similarities don't cut it for 'literally'; it has to be identity.

• jasonwocky 13y ago
  Not anymore. "Why editors are 'literally' changing the dictionary" - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23729570 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23729570
  • kranner 13y ago
    Thanks, I didn't know it was now in the OED.
  • arikrak 13y ago
    cf 2nd definition https://www.google.com/search?q=define%3Aliterally https://www.google.com/search?q=define%3Aliterally
• ilaksh 13y ago
  I agree actually literally is the wrong word. Its embarrassing that I used that word incorrectly when I just meant to add emphasis.