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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fawr ree-uh l, reel]
- /fɔr ˈri əl, ril/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fawr ree-uh l, reel]
- /fɔr ˈri əl, ril/
Definitions of for real words
- adjective for real true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act. 1
- adjective for real existing or occurring as fact; actual rather than imaginary, ideal, or fictitious: a story taken from real life. 1
- adjective for real being an actual thing; having objective existence; not imaginary: The events you will see in the film are real and not just made up. 1
- adjective for real being actually such; not merely so-called: a real victory. 1
- adjective for real genuine; not counterfeit, artificial, or imitation; authentic: a real antique; a real diamond; real silk. 1
- adjective for real unfeigned or sincere: real sympathy; a real friend. 1
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Origin of for real
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Late Latin reālis, equivalent to Latin re-, variant stem of rēs thing + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for For real
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
for real popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
for real usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for for real
adj for real
- certain — If you are certain about something, you firmly believe it is true and have no doubt about it. If you are not certain about something, you do not have definite knowledge about it.
- substantial — of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money.
- definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
- physical — of or relating to the body: physical exercise.
- absolute — Absolute means total and complete.
adv for real
- certainly — You use certainly to emphasize what you are saying when you are making a statement.
- really — in reality; actually: to see things as they really are.
- sure thing — something that is or is supposed to be a certain success, as a bet or a business venture: He thinks that real estate is a sure thing.
- unquestionably — not open to question; beyond doubt or dispute; indisputable; undeniable; certain: an unquestionable fact.
- for certain — free from doubt or reservation; confident; sure: I am certain he will come.
Antonyms for for real
adj for real
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
- spiritual — of, relating to, or consisting of spirit; incorporeal.
- counterfeit — Counterfeit money, goods, or documents are not genuine, but have been made to look exactly like genuine ones in order to deceive people.
- fictitious — created, taken, or assumed for the sake of concealment; not genuine; false: fictitious names.
- imaginary — existing only in the imagination or fancy; not real; fancied: an imaginary illness; the imaginary animals in the stories of Dr. Seuss.
adv for real
- doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
- dubiously — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- lightly — with little weight, force, intensity, etc.; gently: to press lightly on a door bell.
- casually — happening by chance; fortuitous: a casual meeting.
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