really

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Synonyms: rally, leally, regally, realty, rearly, relly, areally, re-ally, re ally, reilly, neally

Antonyms: rally, leally, regally, realty, rearly, relly, areally, re-ally, re ally, reilly, neally

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Adverb

1. In a way or manner that is real, not unreal.
2. Actually; in fact; in reality.
   • "He really is a true friend." / "Really? What makes you so sure?"
3. Very (modifying an adjective); very much (modifying a verb).
   • But ma, I really, really want to go to the show!

Interjection

1. Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.
   • A: He won the Nobel Prize yesterday.
   • B: Really?
   • A: You know, I saw Oliver the other day.
   • B: Really? What's he been up to?
2. A phatic confirmation by a listener, to signal active listening; mostly devoid of literal meaning, with the phatically contrived incredulity being merely formulaic.
   • A: You know, I saw Oliver the other day.
   • B: Really? What's he been up to?
3. Indicating that what was just said was obvious and unnecessary; contrived incredulity.
   • A: I've just been reading Shakespeare - he's one of the best authors like, ever!
   • B: Really?
4. Indicating affirmation, agreement.
   • A: That girl talks about herself way too much.
   • B: Really. She's a nightmare.
5. Indicating displeasure at another person's behaviour or statement.
   • Well, really! How rude.

Verb

1. Alternative form of re-ally.

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