really

US /ˈriː.ə.li/
UK /ˈriː.ə.li/
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1.

in actual fact; truly or precisely

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He didn't really understand the instructions.
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She's really good at playing the piano.
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actuallytrulygenuinelyindeedveritably
2.

used to emphasize a statement or to express an opinion or feeling

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That's really kind of you.
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I'm really tired today.
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veryextremelyhighlyexceptionallyremarkably
1.

used as a question to express surprise or doubt or to request confirmation

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“I got the job!” “Really?”
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“He said he'd help.” “Really? I don't believe him.”
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seriouslyhonestlytrulyindeedno kidding