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adverb
- 1. in actual fact, as opposed to what is said or imagined to be true or possible: "so what really happened?" Similar
- 2. very; thoroughly: "I think she's really great" Similar
exclamation
- 1. used to express interest, surprise, or doubt: "‘I've been working hard.’ ‘Really?’"
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REALLY definition: 1. in fact: 2. used to say that something is certain: 3. very or very much: . Learn more.
Definition of really adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
: 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.
[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.
Really definition: in reality; actually. See examples of REALLY used in a sentence.
The adverb really refers to something actual or genuine. If your ring is really pure gold, does that mean he really likes you?
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.
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.
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.
Synonyms: indeed, honestly, for a fact, yes, is that so, more... Collocations: what I really want to [do, try, eat] is, really [like, hate] [ice cream, school], I really shouldn't, more... Forum discussions with the word (s) "really" in the title: " really " at the beginning of a sentence. - I'm really cut about it.