What is the most commonly misused word in English, according to linguists?

• Many linguists consider “literally” the most misused word in modern English.

📜 History: “Literally” originally meant “in a literal or exact sense.” But since the 1800s, people have used it hyperbolically (e.g., “I’m literally dying of laughter”), causing fierce debate among language purists.

🤔 Trivia: Major dictionaries like Merriam-Webster now include both meanings (literal and figurative) — sparking intense debate among grammarians.