The meaning of Really

adverb

As the truth or facts of a situation; really.

Usage examples:

We must pay attention to what young people are actually doing

adverb

Used to say that something is true, esp. when the true situation may not be known

Usage examples:

We actually had a hard time moving the sofa., he actually expected me to pay for his dinner.

phrase

In reality or actuality

idiom

Actually

Usage examples:

"are you new around here?" "as a matter of fact, i’ve lived here for ten years."

adverb

Confidently.

Usage examples:

The lad kept his cool and assuredly slipped the ball between the posts

adverb

Very.

Usage examples:

I'm awfully sorry to bother you so late

adverb

Used to emphasize the speaker's belief that what is said is true.

Usage examples:

The prestigious address certainly adds to the firm's appeal

adverb

When said in answer to a question asking for help, certainly means yes

Usage examples:

"can you give me a hand?" "certainly."

adverb

Undoubtedly; undeniably.

Usage examples:

He looked decidedly uncomfortable

adverb

Certainly and obviously

Usage examples:

He was decidedly careful about what he told me., an agreement is looking decidedly difficult accord…

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.

noun

A sudden intense feeling of fear.

Usage examples:

I jumped up in fright

verb

Frighten.

Usage examples:

Come, be comforted, he shan't fright you

noun

The feeling of fear, esp. if felt suddenly, or an experience of fear which happens suddenly

Usage examples:

[ u ] when the rescue team reached him, he was shaking with fright., [ c usually sing ] you gave he…

adverb

In a truthful way.

Usage examples:

They speak genuinely about how proud they are

adverb

Truthfully; sincerely; really; actually

Usage examples:

I’m genuinely sorry if i offended you.

phrasal verb

Be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

verb

To move or travel to another place

Usage examples:

Let’s go home now., are you going away for your vacation?, he’s going to his country house for the …

verb

To be sold

Usage examples:

The shop is having a closing-down sale - everything must go., things have gone badly for him since …

adverb

In a truthful, fair, or honourable way.

Usage examples:

He'd come by the money honestly

adverb

Used to emphasize that you are telling the truth

Usage examples:

I honestly don’t know what i did to upset her., honestly, i wish i had time to do more reading., we…

collocation

In reality or actuality

phrase

Used to emphasize the truth of an assertion, especially one contrary to what might be expected or what has been asserted.

Usage examples:

The brook trout is in fact a char

idiom

Actually

Usage examples:

He was in fact near death by the time they reached him.

adverb

Used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested.

Usage examples:

It was not expected to last long, and indeed it took less than three weeks

adverb

(used to emphasize something said or about to be said) really; truly

Usage examples:

If he has indeed quit his job, i asked myself, why is he still here?, from a medical standpoint, th…

adverb

In a way that cannot be doubted

Usage examples:

He looked different, but it was indubitably john., the museum indubitably has the best collection o…

adverb

Used to emphasize the speaker's firm belief that what they are saying is true and often their surprise that there is any doubt of this.

Usage examples:

If there is no will, then surely the house goes automatically to you

adverb

Certainly; without any doubt

Usage examples:

She is slowly but surely getting her strength back., surely you’re joking!, surely they could have …

adverb

Very; extremely.

Usage examples:

I'm terribly sorry

adverb

(usually about something bad or unpleasant) very much

Usage examples:

I’m terribly disappointed i couldn’t be there., i’m terribly excited about tonight’s show.

adverb

In a thorough manner.

Usage examples:

He searched the house thoroughly

adverb

In a truthful way.

Usage examples:

He speaks truly

adverb

Without a doubt; certainly

Usage examples:

The area is truly beautiful., can it be truly said that he represents all the people of his country…

adverb

Used to emphasize that something cannot be denied or disputed.

Usage examples:

The results were undeniably impressive

adverb

In a way that is certainly true

Usage examples:

She is undeniably good at her job., he undeniably shares some of their views.

adverb

Without doubt; certainly.

Usage examples:

They are undoubtedly guilty

adverb

Very likely; almost certainly

Usage examples:

It is undoubtedly one of the best movies of the year., the highlight of the evening was undoubtedly…

adverb

In a way that cannot be disputed or doubted; without question.

Usage examples:

The awards were unquestionably deserved

adverb

In a way that is obvious and impossible to doubt

Usage examples:

She is unquestionably good at physics., the operation has unquestionably improved the wellbeing of …

adverb

Truly; certainly.

Usage examples:

Verily these men are mad

adverb

In a completely honest way

adverb

In a high degree.

Usage examples:

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: