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Really
/ˈrɪəli/
Used to emphasize the truth, existence, or occurrence of something.
Synonyms:
genuinely
truly
indeed
actually
certainly
Antonyms:
doubtfully
questionably
uncertainly
Examples:
They didn't
really
want to win the bet.
Anne, he never
really
cared."
So you must, you
really
must come, as you agreed.
Etymology:
Originating in the late 15th century, derived from Middle English, influenced by Old French
reel
meaning
in reality
.
Usage Statistics:
902 mentions per 1 million words
Very Often
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