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adverb \ˈrē-(ə-)lē\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>
See Examples of REALLY
- The dog runs really fast.
- The water is really hot.
- She's a really nice person.
- I had a really good time at the party.
First Known Use of REALLY
15th century
Related to REALLY
- Synonyms
- actually, authentically, certifiably, genuinely, very, truly, veritably
- Antonyms
- professedly, supposedly
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