Literature
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The word "literally" can also be used to mean "pertaining to the coast". | The word "literally" can also be used to mean "pertaining to the coast". | ||
| - | A person who creates literature is known as a | + | A person who creates literature is known as a [[bookmaker]]. |
Revision as of 11:53, 31 July 2006
Literature is the study of things which are almost true or bear a close resemblance to someone or something. In common parlance this idea is expressed by use of the word "literally", meaning "pertaining to literature".
Examples of correct usage include:
- Liverpool are literally back from the dead
- Flintoff literally took the Australians apart
- I literally jumped out of my skin when I heard the news
The word "literally" can also be used to mean "pertaining to the coast".
A person who creates literature is known as a bookmaker.
