Really

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1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adverb 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Translations

English

Etymology

real, from Latin adjective realis , from noun res, thing, + adverb suffix -ly

Adverb

really

1. Actually; in fact; in reality.

   He really is a true friend.

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

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

Synonyms

• (actually): actually, in fact , indeed, truly
• (colloquial, as an intensifier): so

Translations

actually

Bulgarian: наистина French: vraiment Italian: veramente

Swedish: verkligen

colloquial, as an intensifier