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really

/ˈrɪəli/
adverb★Beginner
informal

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.

informal

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.

Collocations

really liketo enjoy something very muchreally meanto intend something seriouslyreally matterto be of great importance

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

really?phrase
an expression of surprise or disbelief

💡Pro Tip

Emphasis

Use 'really' to emphasize how strongly you feel about something.

Surprise

Use 'really?' as a standalone question to express surprise.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

Using 'really' too often can make your speech sound less natural.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'relychely', from Old English 'rēalīċe' (truly), from 'rēal' (real).

📝Usage Notes

Can be used to emphasize a statement or to express genuine surprise. Often used in informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

real
genuine or true
root
+
-ly
adverb suffix
suffix
English Dictionary

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