Dictionaries now use a definition of literally that is n't literal . Literally can be used to express a strong word , like say . Funky words make it into the dictionary . Merriam - Webster , Dictionary and Google Books . Dictionary.com notes the following .
Dictionaries now use a definition of literally that is n't literal . Literally can be used to express a strong word , like say . Merriam - Webster , Dictionary and Google Books . Dictionary.com notes the following .