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re·al·ly

really

 
 
pronunciation:
ri li
parts of speech:
adverb, interjection
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: in fact; actually.
The other man was really the child's father.What is really happening here?
synonyms:
actually, in fact
similar words:
certainly, in reality, in truth, indeed, quite, truly
definition 2: certainly; truly; very; greatly.
You really have a lot of nerve to say such a thing.Try these appetizers! They're really good.I'm really sorry about what I said the other day.
synonyms:
certainly, truly
similar words:
indeed, just, positively, surely
 
part of speech: interjection
definition: used to indicate disgust, surprise, skepticism, or the like.
Really! Your behavior is shocking.
synonyms:
god
similar words:
boy, goodness, gracious, honestly, indeed