really

[ ree-uh-lee, ree-lee ]
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adverb
  1. in reality; actually: to see things as they really are.

  2. genuinely or truly: a really honest man.

  1. indeed: Really, this is too much.

interjection
  1. (used to express surprise, exasperation, etc.)

Origin of really

1
First recorded in 1400–50; real1 + -ly

Words that may be confused with really

Other definitions for re-ally (2 of 2)

re-ally
[ ree-uh-lahy ]

verb (used with or without object),re-al·lied, re-al·ly·ing.
  1. to ally again or anew.

Origin of re-ally

2
1425–75; late Middle English realy<Middle French real(l)ier;see rally1

Words that may be confused with re-ally

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How to use really in a sentence

  • I have only two dress-es every year; but those are re-ally good.

    Small Souls | Louis Couperus

British Dictionary definitions for really

really

/ (ˈrɪəlɪ) /


adverb
  1. in reality; in actuality; assuredly: it's really quite harmless

  2. truly; genuinely: really beautiful

interjection
  1. an exclamation of dismay, disapproval, doubt, surprise, etc

  2. not really? an exclamation of surprise or polite doubt

really

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