Definition of really
1a : in reality : actually things as they really are there was nothing peculiar about her doing this, really — Peter Taylorb : truly, unquestionably —used as an intensifier a really beautiful dayc : very 1 look really close he runs really fast
2 —used to emphasize an assertion you really should read Yeats really, 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.
First Known Use of really
15th century
REALLY Defined for English Language Learners
really
playDefinition of really for English Language Learners
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—used to refer to what is true or real
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: without question or doubt
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: to a great degree
REALLY Defined for Kids
really
playDefinition of really for Students
1 : in fact She didn't really mean it.
2 : without question It's a really fine day.
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