Definition of really
b : truly, unquestionably —used as an intensifiera really beautiful day
c : very sense 1 look really close he runs really fast
2 —used to emphasize an assertionyou really should read Yeatsreally, you're being ridiculous
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The first known use of really was in the 15th century
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