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- [in ree-al-i-tee]
- /ɪn riˈæl ɪ ti/
- /ɪn riˈæləti/
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- [in ree-al-i-tee]
- /ɪn riˈæl ɪ ti/
Definitions of in reality words
- noun plural in reality the state or quality of being real. 1
- noun plural in reality resemblance to what is real. 1
- noun plural in reality a real thing or fact. 1
- noun plural in reality real things, facts, or events taken as a whole; state of affairs: the reality of the business world; vacationing to escape reality. 1
- noun plural in 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. 1
- noun plural in reality something that is real. 1
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Origin of in reality
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word reālitās, dating back to 1540-50. See real1, -ity
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Parts of speech for In reality
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in reality popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% 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".
in reality usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for in reality
adj in reality
- absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
- indeed — in fact; in reality; in truth; truly (used for emphasis, to confirm and amplify a previous statement, to indicate a concession or admission, or, interrogatively, to obtain confirmation): Indeed, it did rain as hard as predicted. Did you indeed finish the work?
- very — in a high degree; extremely; exceedingly: A giant is very tall.
- literally — in the literal or strict sense: She failed to grasp the metaphor and interpreted the poem literally. What does the word mean literally?
- really — in reality; actually: to see things as they really are.
adv in reality
- largely — to a great extent; in great part; generally; chiefly: The plan depends largely on his willingness to cooperate. That is largely incorrect.
- fully — entirely or wholly: You should be fully done with the work by now.
- truly — in accordance with fact or truth; truthfully.
- actually — You use actually to indicate that a situation exists or happened, or to emphasize that it is true.
- thoroughly — in a thorough manner or degree; completely and carefully: We will review the data thoroughly.
Antonyms for in reality
adv in reality
- partially — being such in part only; not total or general; incomplete: partial blindness; a partial payment of a debt.
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
- partly — in part; to some extent or degree; partially; not wholly: His statement is partly true.
- inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
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