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   Re·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?" Similar in factin actual factactuallyin realityin point of factas a matter of factin truthif truth be toldto tell the truthin actualityarchaic:in sooth
   • ▪ used to add strength, sincerity, or seriousness to a statement or opinion: "I really want to go" Similar genuinelytrulyhonestlyundoubtedlywithout a doubtindubitablycertainlysurelyassuredlyunquestionablyundeniablyindeedarchaic:verily
   • ▪ seriously (used in questions and exclamations with an implied negative answer): "do you really expect me to believe that?"
   • 2. very; thoroughly: "I think she's really great" Similar genuinelytrulyhonestlyundoubtedlywithout a doubtindubitablycertainlysurelyassuredlyunquestionablyundeniablyindeedarchaic:verilyveryextremelythoroughlydecidedlyawfullyterriblyfrightfullydreadfullyfearfullyexceptionallyexceedinglyimmenselyuncommonlyremarkablyeminentlyextraordinarilymostpositivelydownrightheartilyuncoquitetrèsinformal:terrificallytremendouslyrightdevilishlyultratoo … for wordsmuchomegaseriouslymajorlyoh-sostinkingjollyever sodeadwellfairrealmightyawfulplumbpowerfulwaybitchinglekkerinformal, dated:devilisharchaic:exceedingsore

   exclamation

   • 1. used to express interest, surprise, or doubt: "“I've been working hard.” “Really?”"
   • ▪ used to express mild protest: "really, Marjorie, you do jump to conclusions!"
   • ▪ used to express agreement: "“It's a nightmare finding somewhere to live in this town.” “Yeah, really.”"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREALLY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   A1. very or very much: She's really nice. I really don't want to go. That's really interesting. "Did you like it then?" "Er, not really" (= no). Fewer examples. Living alone in London really ground me down. The competition is really hotting up now. The museum was really interesting. Try to spend your leisure time doing activities you really enjoy.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishreally adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   used to show that you think something that somebody has done is bad. Really, you could have told us before. Definition of really adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › reallyReally - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of really. adverb. in actual fact. synonyms: actually. adverb. in accordance with truth or fact or reality. “they don't really listen to us” synonyms: genuinely, truly. adverb. in fact (used as intensifiers or sentence modifiers) “ really, you shouldn't have done it” synonyms: in truth, truly. adverb.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › reallyReally - definition of really by The Free Dictionary

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   1. In actual truth or fact: There isn't really a lake there; it's just a mirage. 2. To a great degree; very much: I would really like to meet your sister. 3. Very; utterly: That was a really enjoyable evening. 4. Without a doubt; indeed: Really, I don't want more dessert. interj.

6. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › reallyreally - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online

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   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.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryREALLY definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   May 21, 2024 · 1. adverb. You can use really to emphasize a statement. [spoken, emphasis] I'm very sorry. I really am. Synonyms: certainly, absolutely, undoubtedly, genuinely More Synonyms of really. 2. adverb [ADV adj/adv] You can use really to emphasize an adjective or adverb. [emphasis] It was really good.

8. www.wordreference.com › definition › reallyreally - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   really /ˈrɪəlɪ/ adv. in reality; in actuality; assuredly: it's really quite harmless. truly; genuinely: really beautiful. interj. an exclamation of dismay, disapproval, doubt, surprise, etc. not really? ⇒ an exclamation of surprise or polite doubt. USAGE. very. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024.