Since it's widely accepted that the word "literally" can be used to add emphasis, we need another word that can be used when you want to make it clear that you really mean "literally" in the original sense.

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[–] 9 points 4 months ago

Sometimes the best way to show something as real is to say it plainly.

"They literally flew to Boston"

"They seriously flew to Boston"

"They actually flew to Boston"

Vs

"They flew to Boston"

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