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What does to take someone seriously mean?
Definition of take (someone or something) seriously : to treat (someone or something) as being very important and deserving attention or respect He takes his religious faith seriously. She’s well qualified for the job, so she hopes the company will take her seriously.
What does it mean when someone says literally?
The adverb literally means “actually,” and we use it when we want others to know we’re serious, not exaggerating or being metaphorical.
What does it mean not to take someone seriously?
DEFINITIONS1. to think that someone/something is important and should be given careful attention. Jonathan takes his gardening very seriously. Don’t take everything he says so seriously. Synonyms and related words.
Is literally the same as really?
As adverbs the difference between really and literally is that really is (modal) actually; in fact; in reality while literally is (speech act) word for word; not figuratively; not as an idiom or metaphor.
What is the opposite of taking something seriously?
To take part in an activity in a casual, nonserious or superficial way. Verb. ▲ To be excessively casual. take lightly.
What’s another word for taken seriously?
What is another word for taken seriously?
reckoned with | foreseen |
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considered | anticipated |
expected | planned for |
taken into consideration | allowed for |
born in mind | taken cognizance of |
What is the difference between ‘take someone serious’ and ‘take him serious’?
By my understanding, if I take someone serious, I take them as a serious person. When using an adverb, on the other hand, it refers to the verb, so whatever I am doing (in this case “taking someone”) is being done in a serious way. I can’t take him serious. -> I am not able to take him as being serious, or as a serious person.
What is the literal meaning of literally?
Although figuratively has room for interpretation or exaggeration, literally is exact and concrete in its meaning. The adverb is defined as “in the literal or strict sense” and “actually; without exaggeration or inaccuracy.”
Should I use an adverb or an adjective for taking someone serious?
The reason why I think that an adjective should be used, is that the adjective refers to the object. By my understanding, if I take someone serious, I take them as a serious person. When using an adverb, on the other hand, it refers to the verb, so whatever I am doing (in this case “taking someone”) is being done in a serious way.
What is the difference between figuratively and literally?
So while you may be so happy that you want to figuratively shout from the rooftop, you would only use literally if you were actually standing on the roof and screaming with joy. What does literally mean? Although figuratively has room for interpretation or exaggeration, literally is exact and concrete in its meaning.