really (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈriːəli/

Definition

In actual fact; truly.

Examples

• It was really cold outside.

• I didn't really understand the question.

• She's really good at playing the piano.

How to Use really

really + adjective (collocation)

To a great extent; very. — "The weather is really nice today."

really + adverb (collocation)

To a great extent; very. — "He drives really fast."

really + verb (collocation)

In fact; truly; genuinely. — "Do you really believe that?"

Synonyms of really

Words with a similar meaning to really:

• truly
• actually
• genuinely
• indeed

Antonyms of really

Words with the opposite meaning to really:

• barely
• hardly

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