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In a figurative manner.
Shepherd A word naturally of frequent occurence in Scripture. This word is used figuratively to represent the relation of rulers to their subjects and of God to his people.
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figuratively — See figuratively, literally … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
figuratively — fig|u|ra|tive|ly [ fıgjərətıvli ] adverb using words not in their normal LITERAL meaning but in a way that makes a description more interesting or impressive: I laughed until I nearly died, figuratively speaking, of course … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
figuratively — UK [ˈfɪɡərətɪvlɪ] / US [ˈfɪɡjərətɪvlɪ] adverb using words not in their normal literal meaning but in a way that makes a description more interesting or impressive I laughed until I nearly died, figuratively speaking, of course … English dictionary
figuratively — figurative ► ADJECTIVE 1) not using words literally; metaphorical. 2) Art representing forms that are recognizably derived from life. DERIVATIVES figuratively adverb figurativeness noun … English terms dictionary
figuratively — adverb in a figurative sense (Freq. 1) figuratively speaking,... • Ant: ↑literally • Derived from adjective: ↑figurative … Useful english dictionary
figuratively, literally — Figuratively means not literally, that is, metaphorically (by means of a likeness or figure of speech). Literally means really, actually. Literally means in a manner true to the exact meaning of the words it accompanies ; figuratively means in a… … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
figuratively / literally — Figuratively refers to metaphoric speech, not realistic or exact: To say, Horace died laughing, is to speak figuratively. Literally refers to realistic or exact speech: If Horace literally died laughing, he must be buried (but it was not… … Confused words
figuratively / literally — Figuratively refers to metaphoric speech, not realistic or exact: To say, Horace died laughing, is to speak figuratively. Literally refers to realistic or exact speech: If Horace literally died laughing, he must be buried (but it was not… … Confused words
Figuratively — Figurative Fig ur*a*tive, a. [L. figurativus: cf. F. figuratif. See {Figurative}.] 1. Representing by a figure, or by resemblance; typical; representative. [1913 Webster] This, they will say, was figurative, and served, by God s appointment, but… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
figuratively — adverb see figurative … New Collegiate Dictionary
