really

adverb

re·al·ly | \ ˈrē-(ə-)lē

Definition of really

1a : 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 sense 1 look really close he runs really fast

2 —used to emphasize an assertion you really should read Yeatsreally, you're being ridiculous

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Examples of really in a Sentence

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.

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