really
gb/ɹˈɪli/ us/ɹˈɪli/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 200
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adverb
A2
property
1
To a high or extreme degree
Used to say that something is very much or very true.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
really [adjective/adverb]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'really' with 'very' in formal writing; 'really' is more common in speech and informal texts.
Συνώνυμα
very (Slightly less emphatic and more neutral than 'really'.)
Αντώνυμα
slightly (Indicates a small degree, opposite of strong emphasis.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
really good
|really bad
|really fast
|really happy
Θέματα
daily life
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The movie was really exciting.
- She runs really fast.
- I'm really tired after work.
- That cake is really delicious.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
really [verb/auxiliary verb]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes overuse 'really' instead of 'actually' in formal contexts.
Συνώνυμα
actually ('Actually' can sometimes sound more formal or corrective.)
Αντώνυμα
supposedly (Indicates that something is claimed but may not be true.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
really exist
|really happened
|really believe
Θέματα
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Do you really think that's a good idea?
- Ghosts don't really exist.
- I really saw him at the store.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners might forget to raise intonation when using 'Really?' as a question in speech.
Συνώνυμα
seriously ('Seriously' can be stronger and sometimes more skeptical.)
Αντώνυμα
obviously (Shows certainty rather than doubt or surprise.)
Θέματα
conversation
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- "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."
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- "I saw a famous actor." – "Really?"
- "She speaks five languages." – "Really?"
- "We are going to Paris." – "Really?"
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
really
IPA
GB/ɹˈɪli/
US/ɹˈɪli/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
really (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (really)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: really
- Plural: reallies
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
reallies
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unreal
adjective B2
unrealistic
adjective B1
Εκφράσεις
really and truly
1/ɹˈɪli ˈænd tɹˈuli/
fixed phrase
informal
Completely genuine or sincere
Used to say that something is 100% true or sincere.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.