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   reality

   /rɪˈalɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them: "he refuses to face reality" Similar the real worldreal lifeactualitytruthphysical existencecorporealitysubstantialitymaterialityOpposite fantasy
   • ▪ a thing that is actually experienced or seen, especially when this is unpleasant: "the harsh realities of life in a farming community" Similar factactualitytruthverity
   • ▪ a thing that exists in fact, having previously only existed in one's mind: "we want to make the dream a reality"
   • ▪ the quality of being lifelike: "the reality of Marryat's detail" Similar verisimilitudeauthenticityrealismfidelityfaithfulnessOpposite idealism
   • ▪ relating to reality TV: "a reality show"
   • 2. the state or quality of having existence or substance: "youth, when death has no reality"
   • ▪ existence that is absolute, self-sufficient, or objective, and not subject to human decisions or conventions.

   Word Origin late 15th century: via French from medieval Latin realitas, from late Latin realis ‘relating to things’ (see real1).

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   What does reality mean?

   • : the quality or state of being real : television programming that shows videos of actual occurrences (as police chases, stunts, or natural disasters) Nglish: Translation of reality for Spanish Speakers Britannica English: Translation of reality for Arabic Speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about reality Love words?

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   What is the reality of a situation?

   • The reality of a situation is the truth about it, especially when it is unpleasant or difficult to deal with. You say that something has become a reality when it actually exists or is actually happening. ...the whole procedure that made this book become a reality. The reality is that they are poor. 5. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   What does reality mean in a sentence?

   • The meaning of REALITY is the quality or state of being real. How to use reality in a sentence.

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   What is a real thing?

   • the state or quality of being real. resemblance to what is real. a real thing or fact. the reality of the business world; vacationing to escape reality. Philosophy. something that exists independently of ideas concerning it. something that exists independently of all other things and from which all other things derive. something that is real.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREALITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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     the actual state of things, or the facts involved in such a...

   • Reality: Arabic Translation

     REALITY translate: واقِع. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Znaczenie Reality, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     REALITY definicja: 1. the state of things as they are,...

   • Reality in Japanese

     reality translate: 現実, 現実（げんじつ）. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     REALITY translate: 現實；實際情況, 事實；真實, 真人秀. Learn more in the...

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     REALITY translate: 现实；实际情况, 事实；真实, 真人秀. Learn more in the...

   • Reality: Korean Translation

     REALITY translate: 현실. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Reality: Italian Translation

     reality translate: realtà, realtà, realtà, realtà. Learn...

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › realityREALITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the actual state of things, or the facts involved in such a state: [ U ] The reality is I’m not going to be picked for the team. [ C ] The realities of parenthood were overwhelming at first. in reality. In reality means what actually happened or what the actual situation is:

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   Reality is the way things actually are, not the way you might want them to be. Many TV shows claim to be reality, but they are really just pretend. The only actual reality is the life that happens every day.

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   the state or quality of being real. resemblance to what is real. a real thing or fact. real things, facts, or events taken as a whole; state of affairs: the reality of the business world; vacationing to escape reality. Philosophy. something that exists independently of ideas concerning it.

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