really
gb/ɹˈɪli/ us/ɹˈɪli/
A2
Английски
~ 200
Значения
0 значения
adverb
A2
property
1
To a high or extreme degree
Used to say that something is very much or very true.
Модел на употреба:
really [adjective/adverb]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'really' with 'very' in formal writing; 'really' is more common in speech and informal texts.
Синоними
very (Slightly less emphatic and more neutral than 'really'.)
Антоними
slightly (Indicates a small degree, opposite of strong emphasis.)
Колокации
really good
|really bad
|really fast
|really happy
Теми
daily life
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The movie was really exciting.
- She runs really fast.
- I'm really tired after work.
- That cake is really delicious.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Модел на употреба:
really [verb/auxiliary verb]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes overuse 'really' instead of 'actually' in formal contexts.
Синоними
actually ('Actually' can sometimes sound more formal or corrective.)
Антоними
supposedly (Indicates that something is claimed but may not be true.)
Колокации
really exist
|really happened
|really believe
Теми
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Do you really think that's a good idea?
- Ghosts don't really exist.
- I really saw him at the store.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Честа грешка:
Learners might forget to raise intonation when using 'Really?' as a question in speech.
Синоними
seriously ('Seriously' can be stronger and sometimes more skeptical.)
Антоними
obviously (Shows certainty rather than doubt or surprise.)
Теми
conversation
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- "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."
Примери за учащи
- "I saw a famous actor." – "Really?"
- "She speaks five languages." – "Really?"
- "We are going to Paris." – "Really?"
Граматика
Речникова форма
really
IPA
GB/ɹˈɪli/
US/ɹˈɪli/
Срички и ударение
really (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (really)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: really
- Plural: reallies
Семейство думи
Forms
reallies
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unreal
adjective B2
unrealistic
adjective B1
Изрази
really and truly
1/ɹˈɪli ˈænd tɹˈuli/
fixed phrase
informal
Completely genuine or sincere
Used to say that something is 100% true or sincere.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.