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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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   The meaning of REALLY is in reality : actually. How to use really in a sentence.

3. 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.

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

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

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   really. (riːəli) 1.adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] A2. You can use really to emphasize a statement. [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.

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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?

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › reallyReally Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    (modal) Actually; in fact; in reality. "He really is a true friend." / "Really? What makes you so sure?" Wiktionary. More Adverb Definitions (1) Synonyms: in-truth. truly. actually. genuinely. rattling.

11. 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.