really

Definitions

1. adverb

   In a way that is true or real.

   Examples

   • She wanted to know if his kindness was really real.
   • Only the wise know what is really true.
2. adverb

   In fact or actually.

   Examples

   • He really is a true friend.
   • I really did try my best.
   ≈actually
3. adverb

   Very, or very much.

   Examples

   • I really want to go to the show!
   • I really appreciate your help.
   ≈so
4. interjection

   Used to show surprise or doubt about new information.

   Examples

   • He won the Nobel Prize yesterday. Really?
   • She is moving to Japan. Really?
5. interjection

   Used to show that you are listening to someone.

   Examples

   • I saw Oliver the other day. Really? What's he doing now?
   • We went to Spain last week. Really? How was it?
6. interjection

   Used to show that what someone said was obvious.

   Examples

   • I love Shakespeare. He's the best author ever. Really?
   • It's hot today. Really?
7. interjection

   Used to agree strongly with someone.

   Examples

   • That girl talks about herself too much. Really. She's a nightmare.
   • He's so slow. Really.
   ≈actually
8. interjection

   Used to show that you are annoyed with someone.

   Examples

   • Well, really! How rude.
   • Really, you could have called first!
9. verb

   An old spelling of the verb really, meaning to join together again.

   Examples

   • She wished to die and be re-allied with her children.
   • After the vote, they hurried to reunite with their party.