adverb

really

really, truly, very, actually

It's a really good film.

It's a really good film.

Did you really see him?

Did you really see him?

Really? I don't believe it.

Really? I don't believe it.

really + ((adjective/adverb)) very It's a really nice day.

((verb)) + really used to emphasize a statement I really like this song.

Really? (as a question) used to show surprise or doubt Really? You're leaving now?

Synonyms: truly, actually, genuinely, very

From 'real' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.

Adds the meaning of 'in a real way' to a verb or 'very' to an adjective.

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