really
English
/ˈɹɪəlɪ/, /ˈɹɪli/
adv
Definitions
- (literal) In a way or manner that is real, not unreal.
- (modal) Actually; in fact; in reality.
- (informal) Very (modifying an adjective); very much (modifying a verb).
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English really affix from English real.
Origin
English
real
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- antireal English
- cyberreal English
- derealize English
- hyperreal English
- nonreal English
- photoreal English
- real English
- real reality English
- realism English
- realist English
- reality English
- realize English
- realness English
- realsome English
- realspace English
- realtime English
- realtone English
- superreal English
- unreal English
- real Middle English
- really Middle English
- 리얼 Korean