Word Finder - really

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In a way or manner that is real, not unreal.

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(modal) Actually; in fact; in reality.

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"He really is a true friend." / "Really? What makes you so sure?"

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(as an intensifier) Very (modifying an adjective); very much (modifying a verb).

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But ma, I really, really want to go to the show!

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Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.

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A: He won the Nobel Prize yesterday.

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(sarcastic, typically exaggerated question.) Indicating that what was just said was obvious and unnecessary; contrived incredulity

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A: I've just been reading Shakespeare - he's one of the best authors like, ever!

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Indicating affirmation, agreement.

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A: That girl talks about herself way too much.

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Indicating displeasure at another person's behaviour or statement.

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Well, really! How rude.

You look really tired.

I really like the look of wood - especially when it looks this graceful.

It really ticked Alex off.

Did he really think she was bright?

You really need to have it X-rayed.

Like I said, Russie's mother was always strange, but after Dad died, she really became eccentric.

Who really believes that whoever can prevail in war must be right?

It didn't really matter.

Really I don't understand you, my dear.

Only we really never broke the rules.

And yet really the anxiety is greater now than the joy.

What had really taken place he did not wish to relate because it seemed to him not worth telling.

Did you really think you had us fooled?

You've really got a case on him, haven't you?

Think how much worse you'd feel if the town you visualized really existed.

He had access to his part much earlier than I did, so he was able to make some investments that really paid off.

I guess I can be a pill sometimes, but I really do appreciate your concern.

It's really very curious.

Need I tell you that I was more than delighted to hear that you are really interested in the "tea"?

He really was asleep.

It isn't troubling me, but if you really don't want me messing with it...

I made a really bad mistake and I don't know what to do.

Look, I really want to see her and explain to her everything we do.

At a Ramada Inn, only he wasn't really there; just the address he gave.

We were really good together, he and I... not just that way; I could talk to him.

I really care for Howie.

Just pretend it's a really dry martini.

I'm sorry, but he really doesn't need it with what Mr. Cooms has done for all of us.

He must have been really exhausted.

He didn't really get the chance.

So why had he really hired Allen?

He was really screwed up last spring.

I mean; I don't really know, do I?

I'm sorry, but I'm really scared.

I don't remember and really don't give a shit.

Quinn, I really want you to try again.

It scares me but I really have to know.

I really don't approve of this.

I guess I watched too many movies about spies to know how they really work.

I'm not sure he can help me, but I would really like to speak to him.

He's really protective of the people he cares about.

Maybe. No one really knows but A'Ran.

It's enough to make Victoria really keep a secret.

Maybe she did write it years earlier and it really is her practice work, he offered.

I'm really glad I decided to come tonight.

When he lighted the oil a hundred tongues of flame shot up, and the effect was really imposing.

Now they could find what really satisfies them and do that.

If we are really dying, let us hear the rattle in our throats and feel cold in the extremities; if we are alive, let us go about our business.

Perhaps he did not really think this when he met women--even probably he did not, for in general he thought very little--but his looks and manner gave that impression.

Should he go to headquarters next day and challenge that affected adjutant, or really let the matter drop, was the question that worried him all the way.