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   really

   /ˈrɪəli/

   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 emphasize 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 › dictionary › englishREALLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REALLY definition: 1. in fact: 2. used to say that something is certain: 3. very or very much: . Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › reallyReally Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : very sense 1. look really close. he runs really fast. 2. used to emphasize an assertion. you really should read Yeats. really, you're being ridiculous. Synonyms. actually. authentically. certifiably.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREALLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   [spoken, emphasis] I'm very sorry. I really am. It really is best to manage without any medication if you possibly can. I really do feel that some people are being unfair. You know, we really ought to get another car. I'm fine, really I'm fine. Synonyms: certainly, absolutely, undoubtedly, genuinely More Synonyms of really.

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

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   Definition of really adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   1. in reality; in actuality; assuredly: it's really quite harmless. 2. truly; genuinely: really beautiful. interj. 3. an exclamation of dismay, disapproval, doubt, surprise, etc. 4. not really? an exclamation of surprise or polite doubt.

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   Really definition: in reality; actually. See examples of REALLY used in a sentence.

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   The adverb really refers to something actual or genuine. If your ring is really pure gold, does that mean he really likes you?

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › reallyreally | meaning of really in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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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.

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

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    REALLY meaning: 1. very or very much: 2. used when you are saying what is the truth of a situation: 3. used when…. Learn more.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordREALLY - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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    Definitions of 'really' 1. You can use really to emphasize a statement. [spoken, emphasis] [...] 2. You can use really to emphasize an adjective or adverb. [emphasis] [...] 3. You use really when you are discussing the real facts about something, in contrast to the ones someone wants you to believe. [...] More. Synonyms of 'really'