50 Examples of Sentences in the Literal Sense

Sentences with literal meaning

The sentences with literal meaning are those that use the words according to their “dictionary” definition, according to their linear interpretation. These types of sentences should not be interpreted in a way metaphorical rather, they must be taken at face value.

The other way to interpret the meaning of a sentence is with figurative sense, that is, through its hidden meanings. With the figurative sense, an attempt is made to say something beyond what the words strictly say.

The use of the literal sense applies to the field of medicine, the journalism, history texts, geography or formal oral speeches. The use of the figurative sense is widely used in everyday life and in poetry.

Examples of sentences in a literal sense

1. He crossed the river with that raft.
2. He received a heart transplant.
3. He came out of that fight unscathed.
4. He felt immense terror.
5. She had an accident with the motorcycle.
6. Her garden bloomed in the spring.
7. She sang her favorite song.
8. She climbed onto the balcony.
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9. She ate all of her food.
10. She drank two liters of water.
11. She woke up at 8 o'clock.
12. She was confused.
13. He was very hungry.
14. Sandra came to his work early.
15. His work was far away.
16. His health was very poor.
17. He telephoned his doctor at 3 in the afternoon.
18. The medical expense was considerably this year.
19. The politician did not give an explanation of the situation.
20. My friend did not follow through on his part of the deal.
21. It was $ 300 that was owed as bail for the prisoner to regain her freedom.
22. The cover of the newspaper denounced the corrupt businessman.
23. The study yielded favorable results for his health.
24. Doctors said that he was cured of his illness.
25. The student passed all exams and was received with honors.
26. Her glasses fell to the floor and broke.
27. She had lost her cell phone on her cousin Susana's birthday.
28. Andrea called the technician early.
29. His grades dropped notably this semester.
30. Rubén did not appear at the meeting of former teammates.
31. Evangelina was given a 17% raise.
32. The roses in his garden withered as a result of the drought.
33. This winter temperatures are expected to be significantly lower than previous years.
34. The doctor asked family members to wait outside the room while the study was carried out for the patient.
35. Tomorrow is Sofia's 13th birthday.
36. My brother is a lawyer.
37. We were studying all afternoon.
38. We are very in love.
39. The new president took office from him.
40. Unemployment fell 8%.
41. The students listened carefully.
42. She got heart disease.
43. My mother is on a dairy free diet.
44. We got an 8 on the final exam.
45. My neighbor always lends me the tools.
46. This company has more than 200 employees.
47. They gave me a 12% raise.
48. Tomorrow it will rain all morning.
49. Sabrina will have her child in March.
50. The car broke down after the storm.