really

/ˈrɪəli/

very much or to a great extent

She really loves her new job.

She loves her new job very much.

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

an expression of surprise or disbelief

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.

real

genuine or true

root

-ly

adverb suffix

suffix

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