really
gb/ɹˈɪli/ us/ɹˈɪli/
A2
الإنجليزية
~ 200
المعاني
0 معنى
adverb
A2
property
1
To a high or extreme degree
Used to say that something is very much or very true.
نمط الاستخدام:
really [adjective/adverb]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'really' with 'very' in formal writing; 'really' is more common in speech and informal texts.
المرادفات
very (Slightly less emphatic and more neutral than 'really'.)
الأضداد
slightly (Indicates a small degree, opposite of strong emphasis.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
really good
|really bad
|really fast
|really happy
الموضوعات
daily life
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The movie was really exciting.
- She runs really fast.
- I'm really tired after work.
- That cake is really delicious.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The room is really big.
- He is really nice.
- I am really happy.
- It is really hot today.
adverb
A2
property
2
In fact or actually true
Used to show that something is true, not just a story or idea.
نمط الاستخدام:
really [verb/auxiliary verb]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes overuse 'really' instead of 'actually' in formal contexts.
المرادفات
actually ('Actually' can sometimes sound more formal or corrective.)
الأضداد
supposedly (Indicates that something is claimed but may not be true.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
really exist
|really happened
|really believe
الموضوعات
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- Do you really think that's a good idea?
- Ghosts don't really exist.
- I really saw him at the store.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I really like this book.
- She really lives in New York.
- He really works here.
adverb
informal
A2
action
3
Expressing surprise or doubt
Used to show you are surprised or not sure if you believe something.
خطأ شائع:
Learners might forget to raise intonation when using 'Really?' as a question in speech.
المرادفات
seriously ('Seriously' can be stronger and sometimes more skeptical.)
الأضداد
obviously (Shows certainty rather than doubt or surprise.)
الموضوعات
conversation
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- "I met the president yesterday." – "Really?"
- "She's moving to Japan." – "Really? I didn't know that."
- "He won the lottery." – "Really! That's amazing."
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- "I saw a famous actor." – "Really?"
- "She speaks five languages." – "Really?"
- "We are going to Paris." – "Really?"
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
really
IPA
GB/ɹˈɪli/
US/ɹˈɪli/
المقاطع والنبر
really (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (really)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: really
- Plural: reallies
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
reallies
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unreal
adjective B2
unrealistic
adjective B1
التعبيرات
really and truly
1/ɹˈɪli ˈænd tɹˈuli/
fixed phrase
informal
Completely genuine or sincere
Used to say that something is 100% true or sincere.
أمثلة
- I really and truly didn't mean to hurt you.
- She really and truly believes in her project.
really though
1/ɹˈɪli ðˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
informal
Returning to serious point after casual talk
Used when you want to be serious after joking or chatting.
أمثلة
- Really though, we need to finish this today.
- Really though, are you okay?
not really
1/nˈɑt ɹˈɪli/
fixed phrase
Only slightly or not exactly true
Used to say something is only partly true or not true in a strong way.
أمثلة
- Do you like the food? Not really.
- Do you like horror movies? Not really.
- I’m not really sure what you mean.
- Is it finished? Not really, we still have some work left.