The phrase
"figurative sense" refers to using words or phrases in a way that is different from their literal or actual meaning. It is a way of expressing ideas or concepts in a more creative or imaginative way, often using metaphors or comparisons.
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Sentences with «figurative sense»
- The children have not been «branded» in the literal or figurative sense of the word. (bookbrowse.com)
- You can take that as a terrible jungle - related pun, but it's also true in the oft - applied figurative sense. (impulsegamer.com)
- A vintage spiral staircase to the tower and the ability to fill their bumps, in the literal and figurative sense of the word. (darkcrystalgames.com)
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