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Distinguish between literal meanings and extended meanings.

18 Aug 2022
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Literal and extended meanings are two different ways in which words and phrases can be used and interpreted in language. The literal meaning of a word refers to its definition as found in a dictionary, whereas the extended meaning refers to the figurative, metaphorical, or non-literal use of a word.

Literal meanings are straightforward and unambiguous. They are based on the direct interpretation of words and their definitions, without any additional context or figurative language. For example, the word "book" has a literal meaning of "a bound set of printed pages containing a written work." This definition is not subject to interpretation and is easily understood by most people.

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