Real - English meaning

adjective

Not qualified or diminished in any way; total.

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Absolute secrecy

noun

A value or principle which is regarded as universally valid or which may be viewed without relation to other things.

Usage examples:

Good and evil are presented as absolutes

adverb

In large quantities; plentifully.

Usage examples:

The plant grows abundantly in the wild

adjective

Existing in fact; real.

Usage examples:

The estimate was much less than the actual cost

adjective

Complete, utter.

Usage examples:

What arrant nonsense!

adjective

Used to say how bad something is

Usage examples:

He dismissed the rumours as `arrant nonsense'.

adjective

Of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine.

Usage examples:

The letter is now accepted as an authentic document

adjective

Being what it is claimed to be; genuine

Usage examples:

An authentic goya drawing, how can we be sure the signature is authentic?, sylvia’s serves authenti…

adjective

Having all the necessary or appropriate parts.

Usage examples:

A complete list of courses offered by the university

verb

Finish making or doing.

Usage examples:

He completed his phd in 1993

verb

Having all necessary qualities

adjective

Existing in a material or physical form; not abstract.

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Concrete objects like stones

noun

A building material made from a mixture of broken stone or gravel, sand, cement, and water, which can be spread or poured into moulds and forms a mass resembling stone on hardening.

Usage examples:

Slabs of concrete

verb

Cover (an area) with concrete.

Usage examples:

The precious english countryside may soon be concreted over

adjective

Relating to a person's body, especially as opposed to their spirit.

Usage examples:

He was frank about his corporeal appetites

adjective

Physical and not spiritual

adjective

Resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction.

Usage examples:

An earnest student

noun

A thing intended or regarded as a sign or promise of what is to come.

Usage examples:

The very deliberateness of their disguise is an earnest of their real aloofness

adjective

Sincere and serious

Usage examples:

She made an earnest attempt to convert me to her point of view., work on the building began, in ear…

adverb

Used to single out one person or thing over all others.

Usage examples:

He despised them all, especially sylvester

adverb

(used to emphasize the importance of one thing among others of its type or to point to one thing among others) very; particularly

Usage examples:

He was especially fond of his youngest brother., she campaigned throughout the us, but especially i…

adverb

Extremely.

Usage examples:

The team played exceedingly well

adverb

To a greater degree than normal; unusually.

Usage examples:

The weather was exceptionally mild for the time of the year

adverb

To a greater degree or in greater amounts than is necessary, normal, or desirable; inordinately.

Usage examples:

They don't drink excessively

adverb

In a way that is too much

Usage examples:

She was polite but not excessively so., i don't drink excessively.

adjective

Having reality or existence.

Usage examples:

The technique has been existent for some years

adjective

Existing now

Usage examples:

This carving is believed to be the only existent image of saint frideswide.

adjective

Added to an existing or usual amount or number; additional.

Usage examples:

They offered him an extra thirty-five cents an hour

adverb

To a greater extent than usual; especially.

Usage examples:

He is trying to be extra good

noun

An item in addition to what is usual or strictly necessary.

Usage examples:

I had an education with all the extras

adverb

In a very unusual or remarkable way.

Usage examples:

He was able to show us how people can behave extraordinarily

adverb

Very; more than usual

Usage examples:

She is, it must be said, extraordinarily beautiful.

adverb

To a very great degree; very.

Usage examples:

This is an extremely difficult thing to do

adverb

Very

Usage examples:

She was extremely intelligent.

adjective

Concerned with what is actually the case.

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A mixture of comment and factual information

adjective

Based on facts

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A factual account, the newspaper account was factually incorrect.

adjective

Treating people equally without favouritism or discrimination.

Usage examples:

The group has achieved fair and equal representation for all its members

adverb

Without cheating or trying to achieve unjust advantage.

Usage examples:

No one could say he played fair

noun

A beautiful woman.

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Pursuing his fair in a solitary street

adjective

Having or displaying a passionate intensity.

Usage examples:

A fervent supporter of the revolution

adjective

Showing strong and sincere feelings or beliefs

Usage examples:

She was a fervent supporter of art and culture., i fervently hope he’s right.

adjective

Truly what something is said to be; authentic.

Usage examples:

Genuine 24-carat gold

adjective

Being what something or someone appears or claims to be; real, not false

Usage examples:

Genuine leather, a genuine masterpiece, she showed genuine (= sincere) sorrow at the news., no one …

adjective

(of a feeling or its expression) deeply and strongly felt; sincere.

Usage examples:

Our heartfelt thanks

adjective

Strongly felt and sincere

Usage examples:

He hugged her awkwardly as he said goodbye, but his good wishes were heartfelt.

adjective

Of or concerning history or past events.

Usage examples:

Historical evidence

adjective

Connected with the study or representation of things from the past

Usage examples:

The library has an important collection of historical documents., many of the historically accurate…

adjective

Used to describe past prices or values

Usage examples:

The company offers real-time and historical information on stocks, options, commodities, futures, i…

adjective

Free of deceit; truthful and sincere.

Usage examples:

I haven't been totally honest with you

adverb

Used to persuade someone of the truth of something.

Usage examples:

You'll like it when you get there, honest

adjective

Not deceptive or disposed to cheat

adjective

Real or true

Usage examples:

The book is an honest-to-goodness account of her early life.

adverb

Very much; to a very great extent.

Usage examples:

A hugely expensive house

adverb

To a great degree

Usage examples:

He gave her a hugely expensive diamond ring., their business has been hugely successful.

adverb

To a great extent; extremely.

Usage examples:

The show was immensely popular with children

adverb

Extremely

Usage examples:

He was immensely popular in his day., she's an immensely talented young athlete.

adverb

To an unusually or disproportionately large degree; excessively.

Usage examples:

The information was inordinately vetted and censored

adverb

In a way that is much more than usual or expected

Usage examples:

She was inordinately fond of her pets., the day was inordinately hot.

adjective

(of food, or premises in which food is sold, cooked, or eaten) satisfying the requirements of jewish law.

Usage examples:

A kosher kitchen

verb

Prepare (food) according to the requirements of jewish law.

Usage examples:

Those who are strict about eating only glatt kosher meat eat only meat that is koshered within the …

adjective

(of food or places where food is kept) prepared or kept in conditions that follow the rules of jewish law

Usage examples:

Kosher food, a kosher restaurant, it’s kosher for a politician to make a fortune when he leaves off…

noun

The matter from which a thing is or can be made.

Usage examples:

Goats can eat more or less any plant material

adjective

Denoting or consisting of physical objects rather than the mind or spirit.

Usage examples:

The material world

noun

A type of physical thing, such as wood, stone, or plastic, having qualities that allow it to be used to make other things

Usage examples:

A hard/soft material, the sculpture was made of various materials, including steel, copper wire, an…

preposition

Extending directly upwards from.

Usage examples:

I saw flames over berlin

noun

Expressing passage or trajectory across an area.

Usage examples:

He leant over and tapped me on the hand

prefix

Excessively; to an unwanted degree.

Usage examples:

Overambitious

adverb

Excessively.

Usage examples:

She was a jealous and overly possessive woman

adjective

(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible.

Usage examples:

A palpable sense of loss

adjective

So obvious that it can easily be seen or known, or (of a feeling) so strong that it seems as if it can be touched or physically felt

Usage examples:

The tension in the room was palpable during the exam.

adjective

Relating to the body as opposed to the mind.

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A range of physical and mental challenges

noun

A medical examination to determine a person's bodily fitness.

Usage examples:

At fifty-something, each year's physical was a kind of lottery

adjective

Connected with the body

Usage examples:

Physical strength/disabilities, she tries to keep herself in good physical condition., the physical…

noun

A thing given as a reward to the winner of a competition or in recognition of an outstanding achievement.

Usage examples:

Britain's most prestigious prize for contemporary art

adjective

Having been or likely to be awarded a prize in a competition.

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A prize bull

verb

Value extremely highly.

Usage examples:

The berries were prized for their healing properties

adjective

Denoting something that is truly what it is said or regarded to be; genuine.

Usage examples:

She's never had a proper job

adverb

Satisfactorily or correctly.

Usage examples:

My eyes were all blurry and i couldn't see proper

noun

The part of a church service that varies with the season or feast.

Usage examples:

We go to the high mass, with plainsong propers sung by the ritual choir

adjective

Genuine.

Usage examples:

The more expensive brands are pukka natural mineral waters

adjective

Real

Usage examples:

A nice little italian restaurant serving pukka pizzas and pasta, i've had some pukka food there., h…

adjective

Morally good, justified, or acceptable.

Usage examples:

I hope we're doing the right thing

adverb

To the furthest or most complete extent or degree (used for emphasis).

Usage examples:

The car spun right off the track

noun

That which is morally correct, just, or honourable.

Usage examples:

She doesn't understand the difference between right and wrong

adverb

In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

Usage examples:

Energy bills have increased significantly this year

adjective

Free from pretence or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings.

Usage examples:

They offer their sincere thanks to paul

adjective

(esp. of feelings, beliefs, opinions, or intentions) honest; not false or invented

Usage examples:

Sincere modesty/belief/statement, more than sincere words of support, we need action., she spoke wi…

adverb

In a remarkable or noticeable way.

Usage examples:

You have singularly failed to live up to your promises

adjective

Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

Usage examples:

A substantial amount of cash

adjective

Large in size, value, or importance

Usage examples:

He took a substantial amount of money., they do a substantial portion of their business by phone.

adjective

Large in size, value, or importance

Usage examples:

Substantial benefits/costs/investment, a substantial amount/number/portion of sth banks make a subs…

adjective

Perceptible by touch.

Usage examples:

The atmosphere of neglect and abandonment was almost tangible

noun

A thing that is perceptible by touch.

Usage examples:

These are the only tangibles upon which an assessment can be made

adjective

Complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial.

Usage examples:

Planners need a thorough understanding of the subject

adjective

With nothing left out or omitted; complete

Usage examples:

The district attorney’s office conducted a thorough investigation., the doctor gave him a thorough …

adjective

Comprising the whole number or amount.

Usage examples:

A total cost of £4,000

noun

The whole number or amount of something.

Usage examples:

He scored a total of thirty-three points

verb

Amount in number to.

Usage examples:

They were left with debts totalling £6,260

adverb

To a very great extent.

Usage examples:

Costs vary tremendously from area to area

adverb

Extremely; very much

Usage examples:

A tremendously expensive house, i enjoyed your show tremendously.

adjective

In accordance with fact or reality.

Usage examples:

A true story

adverb

Truly.

Usage examples:

Hobson spoke truer than he knew

verb

Bring (an object, wheel, or other construction) into the exact shape or position required.

Usage examples:

The bench sander is ideal for truing up faces of timber

adjective

Telling or expressing the truth; honest.

Usage examples:

I think you're confusing being rude with being truthful

adjective

Honest and not containing or telling any lies

Usage examples:

Are you being completely truthful?

adjective

Feeling or showing no effects or changes.

Usage examples:

The walks are suitable only for people who are unaffected by vertigo

adjective

Not influenced or changed in any way

Usage examples:

Internet access will be unaffected by the upgrade., her writing is very unaffected and easy to read.

adjective

Genuine; sincere.

Usage examples:

A broad smile of unfeigned delight

adjective

Not pretended; genuine.

adjective

Complete; absolute.

Usage examples:

Charlotte stared at her in utter amazement

verb

Make (a sound) with one's voice.

Usage examples:

He uttered an exasperated snort

adjective

Complete or extreme

Usage examples:

What an utter fool i was!, she felt isolated and utterly alone., she sat through the entire meeting…

adverb

To a very great extent; immensely.

Usage examples:

Business practices differ vastly from country to country

adjective

Truthful.

Usage examples:

Pilate's attitude to the veridical

adjective

Showing what is true or real

Usage examples:

It is always possible that one is subject to an illusion or even a hallucination, so that one's per…

adjective

Used for emphasis, often to qualify a metaphor.

Usage examples:

The early 1970s witnessed a veritable price explosion

adjective

(used to emphasize how great or unusual something is by comparing it to something else)

Usage examples:

If current projections hold, montgomery county will experience a veritable explosion in its school-…

adverb

In a high degree.

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A very large amount

adjective

Actual; precise (used to emphasize the exact identity of someone or something).

Usage examples:

Those were his very words

Being the exact same one; not any other:

adjective

Showing or characterized by complete sincerity and commitment.

Usage examples:

You have my wholehearted support

adjective

Completely enthusiastic

Usage examples:

I’d like to thank all of you for your wholehearted support of this event.