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Figuratively vs Implicitly - What's the difference?

figuratively | implicitly |

As adverbs the difference between figuratively and implicitly

is that figuratively is (manner) in a figurative manner while implicitly is in an implicit or implied manner.

figuratively

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • (manner) In a figurative manner.
  • * 1897 available on Wikisource
  • Shepherd''' A word naturally of frequent occurrence in Scripture. This word is used '''figuratively to represent the relation of rulers to their subjects and of God to his people .
  • (speech act)
  • Antonyms

    * literally

    implicitly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In an implicit or implied manner.
  • Antonyms

    * (l)