metaphorically

1. In a metaphorical manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.

   He conveyed his teachings metaphorically.

   metaphorisch

   in a metaphorical manner

2. Used to draw attention that what follows is a metaphor, not to be taken literally

   Metaphorically, he was crushed.

1. Are you speaking metaphorically?

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2. This was said metaphorically.

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3. This was used metaphorically.

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4. We were speaking metaphorically.

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5. I was speaking metaphorically.

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