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To a great degree or extent; very much
I really appreciate your help.
I value your help very much.
Often used to emphasize the intensity of a feeling or action.
Used to express genuine surprise or disbelief
Really? You're going to the concert too?
Are you serious? You're also attending the concert?
Can be used as a standalone response to show surprise.
Use 'really' to emphasize how strongly you feel about something.
Use 'really?' as a standalone question to express surprise.
Using 'really' too often can make your speech sound less natural.
From Middle English 'relychely', from Old English 'rēalīċe' (truly), from 'rēal' (real).
Can be used to emphasize a statement or to express genuine surprise. Often used in informal contexts.