really
in reality; actually: to see things as they really are.
genuinely or truly: a really honest man.
indeed: Really, this is too much.
(used to express surprise, exasperation, etc.)
Origin of really
1Words that may be confused with really
- really , re-ally
Other definitions for re-ally (2 of 2)
to ally again or anew.
Origin of re-ally
2Words that may be confused with re-ally
- really, 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
/ (ˈrɪəlɪ) /
in reality; in actuality; assuredly: it's really quite harmless
truly; genuinely: really beautiful
an exclamation of dismay, disapproval, doubt, surprise, etc
not really? an exclamation of surprise or polite doubt
really
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