Synonyms for literal

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1. Word for word

   verbatim, literatim (Latin), verbal, written, natural, usual, ordinary, apparent, real, not figurative, not metaphorical, not allegorical, strict, following the exact words, unerring, veracious, scrupulous, veritable, accurate, critical, authentic, undeviating; to the letter.

   Antonyms free*, interpretive, figurative.

2. Exact

   true, veritable, methodical; see accurate 1.