really


Definition: Meaning of, really in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈrɪəli /

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  1. very very [=  extremely]
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  2. the real situation used when you are talking about what actually happened or is true, rather than what people might wrongly think
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  3. spoken definitely used to emphasize something you are saying
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  4. spoken not true used in questions when you are asking someone if something is true and suggesting that you think it is not true [=  honestly]
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  5. spoken really? used to show that you are surprised by what someone has said
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  6. spoken really? used in conversation to show that you are listening to or interested in what the other person is saying
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  7. spoken American English used to show that you agree with someone
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  8. spoken especially British English used to show that you are angry or disapprove of something
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  9. spoken not really used to say 'no' or 'not' in a less strong way
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  10. spoken should/ought really used to say what someone should do, especially when they are probably not going to do it
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  11. spoken really and truly American English used to emphasize a statement or opinion
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