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really

[ ree-uh-lee, ree-lee ]

adverb

  1. in reality; actually:

    to see things as they really are.

  2. genuinely or truly:

    a really honest man.

  3. indeed:

    Really, this is too much.



interjection

  1. (used to express surprise, exasperation, etc.)

really

/ ˈɪəɪ /

adverb

  1. in reality; in actuality; assuredly

    it's really quite harmless

  2. truly; genuinely

    really beautiful

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

interjection

  1. an exclamation of dismay, disapproval, doubt, surprise, etc
  2. not really?
    an exclamation of surprise or polite doubt
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Usage

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Word History and Origins

Origin of really1

First recorded in 1400–50; real 1( def ) + -ly ( def )
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Example Sentences

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“We strive to be leaders in our own professions and sections,” Scott said, “and to see true leaders of other arenas inspire a group of people like that was really impressive.”

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“If Luke wants to settle it, I get down really well. Anything. Muay Thai, whatever.”

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“All of these are really existential threats to the research university as it currently exists,” said Kevin Kinser, a professor of education policy at Penn State University.

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For the last nine months the High Court in Manchester has been trying to find out who Lucy really is, as it decides what her future should be.

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But we controlled the field really well with our kicking and winning the aerial battle and the crowd gave the boys that extra five or 10 per cent.

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