Hence, when used figuratively, there is usually a difference between the two words.

The term then became used figuratively to describe moving image material of any kind.

However, the expression is never used figuratively in the book, only literally.

When the words are used figuratively, the same distinction should be observed.

Also used figuratively, of a course of life or action.

The term began to be used figuratively from the early 20th century onwards.

The same distinction prevails when these words are used figuratively.

The word desk has been used figuratively since 1797.

"What we have here is basically an expansion team in our second or third season," Motta said, using the term figuratively.