really
gb/ɹˈɪli/ us/ɹˈɪli/
A2
英語
~ 200
語義
0件の語義
adverb
A2
property
1
To a high or extreme degree
Used to say that something is very much or very true.
用法パターン：
really [adjective/adverb]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'really' with 'very' in formal writing; 'really' is more common in speech and informal texts.
類義語
very (Slightly less emphatic and more neutral than 'really'.)
対義語
slightly (Indicates a small degree, opposite of strong emphasis.)
コロケーション
really good
|really bad
|really fast
|really happy
テーマ
daily life
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The movie was really exciting.
- She runs really fast.
- I'm really tired after work.
- That cake is really delicious.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
用法パターン：
really [verb/auxiliary verb]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes overuse 'really' instead of 'actually' in formal contexts.
類義語
actually ('Actually' can sometimes sound more formal or corrective.)
対義語
supposedly (Indicates that something is claimed but may not be true.)
コロケーション
really exist
|really happened
|really believe
テーマ
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Do you really think that's a good idea?
- Ghosts don't really exist.
- I really saw him at the store.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
よくある間違い：
Learners might forget to raise intonation when using 'Really?' as a question in speech.
類義語
seriously ('Seriously' can be stronger and sometimes more skeptical.)
対義語
obviously (Shows certainty rather than doubt or surprise.)
テーマ
conversation
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
例文
- "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."
学習者向け例文
- "I saw a famous actor." – "Really?"
- "She speaks five languages." – "Really?"
- "We are going to Paris." – "Really?"
文法
辞書形
really
IPA
GB/ɹˈɪli/
US/ɹˈɪli/
音節・強勢
really （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (really)
活用形
Noun
- Base: really
- Plural: reallies
関連語
Forms
reallies
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unreal
adjective B2
unrealistic
adjective B1
表現
really and truly
1/ɹˈɪli ˈænd tɹˈuli/
fixed phrase
informal
Completely genuine or sincere
Used to say that something is 100% true or sincere.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.