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really
adverb re·al·ly \ˈrē-(ə-)lē\
—used to refer to what is true or real
: without question or doubt
: to a great degree
Full Definition of REALLY
1
a : in reality : actually <things as they really are> <there was nothing peculiar about her doing this, really — Peter Taylor> b : truly, unquestionably —used as an intensifier <a really beautiful day> c : very 2 <look really close> <he runs really fast>
2
—used to emphasize an assertion <you really should read Yeats> <really, you're being ridiculous>
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First Known Use of REALLY
15th century
Related to REALLY
- Synonyms
- actually, authentically, certifiably, genuinely, very, truly, veritably
- Antonyms
- professedly, supposedly
REALLY Defined for Kids
really
adverb re·al·ly \ˈrē-ə-lē, ˈrē-lē\
Definition of REALLY for Kids
1
: in fact <She didn't really mean it.>
2
: without question <It's a really fine day.>
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