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   really

   /ˈrɪəli/

   adverb

   • 1. in actual fact, as opposed to what is said or imagined to be true or possible: "so what really happened?" Similar in factin actual factactuallyin realityin point of factas a matter of factin truthif truth be toldto tell the truthin actualityarchaic:in sooth
   • ▪ used to emphasize a statement or opinion: "I really want to go" Similar genuinelytrulyhonestlyundoubtedlywithout a doubtindubitablycertainlysurelyassuredlyunquestionablyundeniablyindeedarchaic:verily
   • ▪ seriously (used in questions and exclamations with an implied negative answer): "do you really expect me to believe that?"
   • 2. very; thoroughly: "I think she's really great" Similar genuinelytrulyhonestlyundoubtedlywithout a doubtindubitablycertainlysurelyassuredlyunquestionablyundeniablyindeedarchaic:verilyveryextremelythoroughlydecidedlyawfullyterriblyfrightfullydreadfullyfearfullyexceptionallyexceedinglyimmenselyuncommonlyremarkablyeminentlyextraordinarilymostpositivelydownrightheartilyuncoquitetrèsinformal:terrificallytremendouslyrightdevilishlyultratoo … for wordsmuchomegaseriouslymajorlyoh-sostinkingjollyever sodeadwellfairrealmightyawfulplumbpowerfulwaybitchinglekkerinformal, dated:devilisharchaic:exceedingsore

   exclamation

   • 1. used to express interest, surprise, or doubt: "‘I've been working hard.’ ‘Really?’"
   • ▪ used to express mild protest: "really, Marjorie, you do jump to conclusions!"
   • ▪ used to express agreement: "‘It's a nightmare finding somewhere to live in this town.’ ‘Yeah, really.’"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREALLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REALLY definition: 1. in fact: 2. used to say that something is certain: 3. very or very much: . Learn more.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREALLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you refer to a time when something really begins to happen, you are emphasizing that it starts to happen at that time to a much greater extent and much more seriously than before. [emphasis] That's when the pressure really started. He only really started going out with girls at college.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishreally adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of really adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › reallyReally Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of REALLY is in reality : actually. How to use really in a sentence.

6. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › reallyreally | meaning of really in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English real‧ly /ˈrɪəli/ S1 W1 adverb 1 very very SYN extremely a really good film It was really cold last night. He walks really slowly. I’m really, really sorry. Register Really is especially frequent in spoken English.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishREALLY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   REALLY definition: 1. very or very much: 2. used when you are saying what is the truth of a situation: 3. used when…. Learn more.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › reallyREALLY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Really definition: in reality; actually. See examples of REALLY used in a sentence.