CEFR A1

real

adjective

Meaning

Actually existing, not imagined or pretended.

Examples

This is a real problem we need to fix.
She has a real talent for music.

Synonyms: true, actual, genuine, authentic

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real (A1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈriːəl/

Definition

Actually existing, not imagined or pretended.

Examples

This is a real problem we need to fix.
She has a real talent for music.
He gave a real smile.

How to Use real

real-life (collocation): Existing or happening in actual life, not in a story or on television. — "The actor said playing the role was harder than he expected in real-life."
real-world (collocation): Relating to or concerning the practicalities of life and human society. — "She has a lot of real-world experience."

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