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- DictionaryRe·al·ly/ˈrē(ə)lē/
adverb
- 1. in actual fact, as opposed to what is said or imagined to be true or possible: "so what really happened?"
- 2. very; thoroughly: "I think she's really great"
exclamation
- 1. used to express interest, surprise, or doubt: "“I've been working hard.” “Really?”"
‘ Not really ’ (= ‘no’ or ‘not very much’). We’ve done well, really. I don't really have a choice. He never really recovered from the scandal. The position of really can change the meaning of the sentence. I don’t really know means that you are not sure about something; I really don’t know emphasizes that you do not know ...
Really definition: in reality; actually. See examples of REALLY used in a sentence.
3 days ago · 4 meanings: 1. in reality; in actuality; assuredly 2. truly; genuinely 3. an exclamation of dismay, disapproval, doubt,.... Click for more definitions.
3 used to emphasize an adjective or adverb a really hot fire I'm really sorry. She was driving really fast. 4 used, often in negative sentences, to reduce the force of something you are saying I don't really agree with that. It doesn't really matter. “Did you enjoy the book?” “ Not really. ” (= “No” or “not very much.”) We've done well, really.
The adverb really refers to something actual or genuine. If your ring is really pure gold, does that mean he really likes you?
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English real‧ly /ˈrɪəli/ S1 W1 adverb 1 very very SYN extremely a really good film It was really cold last night. He walks really slowly. I’m really, really sorry. Register Really is especially frequent in spoken English.
Really definition: in reality; actually. See examples of REALLY used in a sentence.
