No. 7,147 in Russian
буквально
Literally.
In a sentence
Я буквально видел, как это произошло.
I literally saw how it happened.
Here, "буквально" emphasizes the factual nature of the speaker's observation, indicating that the action occurred exactly as described.
Это место находится буквально под носом.
This place is literally under your nose.
"Буквально" is used here metaphorically to explain proximity in a vivid way, implying closeness as if it were 'under one's nose'.
Он объяснил всё буквально и понятно.
He explained everything literally and clearly.
In this sentence, "буквально" implies a straightforward and exact explanation, emphasizing clarity and precision.
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