Literally: When Lexicographers Give Up

The Brian Lehrer Show | Aug 26, 2013

Several dictionaries have expanded their definition of the word "literally" to include the opposite of its traditional meaning. Steve Kleinedler, executive editor of the American Heritage Dictionaries, explains how lexicographers respond to changes in popular usage -- and how misuse can change a word's meaning.

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