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really adverb [ ˈrɪəli ]

• in actual fact, as opposed to what is said or imagined to be true or possible.
• "so what really happened?"
Similar: in fact, in actual fact, actually, in reality, in point of fact, as a matter of fact, in truth, if truth be told, to tell the truth, in actuality, in sooth,
• very; thoroughly.
• "I think she's really great"
Similar: genuinely, truly, honestly, undoubtedly, without a doubt, indubitably, certainly, surely, assuredly, unquestionably, undeniably, indeed, verily, very, extremely, thoroughly, decidedly, awfully, terribly, frightfully, dreadfully, fearfully, exceptionally, exceedingly, immensely, uncommonly, remarkably, eminently, extraordinarily, most, positively, downright, heartily, unco, quite, très, terrifically, tremendously, right, devilishly, ultra, too … for words, mucho, mega, seriously, majorly, oh-so, stinking, jolly, ever so, dead, well, fair, real, mighty, awful, plumb, powerful, way, bitching, lekker, devilish, exceeding, sore,

really exclamation

• used to express interest, surprise, or doubt.
• "‘I've been working hard.’ ‘Really?’"
Similar: is that so, is that a fact, well I never, well I never did, go on, you don't say, well I'll be blowed, go to,

really and truly

• used to emphasize the sincerity of a statement or opinion.
"I sometimes wonder whether you really and truly love me"



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