Decaffeinated coffee comes from a chemical process that takes out caffeine from the beans. Pharmaceutical and soda companies buy the extracted caffeine.
METAPHORICALLY
metaphorically
(adverb) in a metaphorical manner; “she expressed herself metaphorically”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
metaphorically (comparative more metaphorically, superlative most metaphorically)
(manner) In a metaphoric manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.
Used to draw attention that what follows is a metaphor, not to be taken literally
Antonyms
• literally
Source: Wiktionary
METAPHORIC
Met`a*phor"ic, Met`a*phor"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. métaphorique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to metaphor; comprising a metaphor; not literal; figurative; tropical; as, a metaphorical expression; a metaphorical sense.
– Met`a*phor"ic*al*ly, adv.
– Met`a*phor"ic*al*ness, n.
METAPHORICAL
Met`a*phor"ic, Met`a*phor"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. métaphorique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to metaphor; comprising a metaphor; not literal; figurative; tropical; as, a metaphorical expression; a metaphorical sense.
– Met`a*phor"ic*al*ly, adv.
– Met`a*phor"ic*al*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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