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- pronunciation:
- ri
li
- parts of speech:
- adverb, interjection
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adverb |
| definition 1: |
We use "really" when we are talking about things that are true or if there is a question of whether something is true or not. If you really live on a boat, for example, then it is true that you live on a boat.
Harold's mother wanted to know what really happened during the fight.Ellen and Kayla look very different from each other, but they really are sisters.- synonyms:
- actually
- similar words:
- certainly, indeed, truly
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| definition 2: |
We use "really" when we feel sure about something or have a strong opinion about it. If you say a movie is really good, you have a strong feeling that it is good. "Really" can have the same meaning as "truly," "very," or "very much."
I will really be mad if David takes my pens again.My cat looked really cute when she rolled over and let me pet her stomach.Heather got a high score on her test because she studied really hard.I really hope I get an A on my project.- synonyms:
- certainly
- similar words:
- indeed
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| related words: |
actually, especially, even, pretty |
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| part of speech: |
interjection |
| definition: |
When someone says, "Really!" in a strong way, the word "really" is used to show anger, doubt, or surprise.
Really! Will this rain ever stop?Really! YOU won the poetry contest? I don't believe it.- similar words:
- boy, goodness, indeed
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