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- [ree-uh-lee, ree-lee]
- /ˈri ə li, ˈri li/
- /ˈriːəli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ree-uh-lee, ree-lee]
- /ˈri ə li, ˈri li/
Definitions of really word
- adverb really in reality; actually: to see things as they really are. 1
- adverb really genuinely or truly: a really honest man. 1
- adverb really indeed: Really, this is too much. 1
- adverb really in fact, truly 1
- adverb really very 1
- interjection really expressing indignation 1
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Origin of really
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at real1, -ly
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Really
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
really popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% 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".
really usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for really
adv really
- absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
- admittedly — You use admittedly when you are saying something which weakens the importance or force of your statement.
- all in all — You use all in all to introduce a summary or general statement.
- authentically — not false or copied; genuine; real: an authentic antique.
- beyond question — a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.
adj really
- actually — You use actually to indicate that a situation exists or happened, or to emphasize that it is true.
- as a matter of fact — You use as a matter of fact to introduce a statement that gives more details about what has just been said, or an explanation of it, or something that contrasts with it.
- in fact — something that actually exists; reality; truth: Your fears have no basis in fact.
- in reality — the state or quality of being real.
adverb really
- awfully — in an unpleasant, bad, or reprehensible manner
- confirmedly — In a manner that is confirmed; definitely, as has been demonstrated.
- devotedly — zealous or ardent in attachment, loyalty, or affection: a devoted friend.
- dreadfully — in a dreadful way: The pain has increased dreadfully.
- effectively — adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.
Antonyms for really
adverb really
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
Top questions with really
- what really happened?
- how to succeed in business without really trying?
- does anybody really know what time it is?
- when was jesus really born?
- how to lose weight really fast?
- who really discovered america?
- tell me what you want what you really really want?
- who really killed jfk?
- chicago does anybody really know what time it is?
- what jesus really looked like?
- you know what really grinds my gears?
- what did jesus really look like?
- what is thanksgiving really about?
- what i really meant to say?
- how much power does the president really have?
See also
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