\ ˈrē(-ə)l-ˈlīf
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Definition of real-life
: existing or occurring in reality : drawn from or drawing on actual events or situations
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real-life. Accessed 1 Aug. 2021.
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English Language Learners Definition of real-life
: happening in the real world rather than in a story : happening in the real life of someone
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The first known use of real-life was in 1838
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