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Meanings of use figuratively in English

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Usage of use figuratively in English
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However, as reported by IOL News, the term arrested was used figuratively.
The South African
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The words are only used figuratively, since they had no tents.
The Eagle of the Empire: A Story of Waterloo
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That Lebanon is used figuratively by the inspired writers there can be no doubt.
Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03
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What word used figuratively tells you of the rider's speed?
Elson Grammar School Literature, book 4
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The word "routing" is used figuratively as regards the worker.
The Psychology of Management / The Function of the Mind in Deter...
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Often used figuratively, as of the heart, in reference to a surcharge of passion, grief, desire, etc.
The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary: Section A and B
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The word is often used figuratively.
Selections from Poe
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Used figuratively to denote collegiate power.
A Collection of College Words and Customs
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32. corrosive: worn away by degrees; used figuratively of time.
Selections from American poetry, with special reference to Poe, ...
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The word ''anchor'' is also used figuratively for anything which gives security, or for any ornament or appendage which takes the same form.
The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia, Volume 1 of 28