reality
gb/ɹiˈæləti/ us/ɹiˈæləti/
B1
Inglês
~ 1400
valóság, tény, realitás
NOME
B1
1
valóság
B1
Padrão de uso:
[something] is (or was) reality
We need to face the reality of the situation.
Szembe kell néznünk a helyzet valóságával.
In reality, the job is much harder than it looks.
Valójában a munka sokkal nehezebb, mint amilyennek látszik.
The movie is based on reality, not fiction.
She finally accepted the reality that he was gone.
Virtual reality tries to simulate real life.
Exemplos para aprendentes
This is the reality of life.
Ez az élet valósága.
In reality, it is not easy.
Valójában ez nem könnyű.
He must face the reality of his mistake.
We live in reality, not in dreams.
She saw the reality of the problem.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reality' with 'realism'; 'realism' is an approach or style, while 'reality' is the actual state of things.
Significado
The real state of things
Colocações
face reality
|in reality
|harsh reality
|accept reality
|escape reality
Sinónimos
actuality (More formal; often used in contrast to possibility or theory.)
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truth (Focuses on factual correctness rather than the broader state of existence.)
Antónimos
illusion (Refers to a false idea or appearance that does not match the true state of things.)
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fantasy (Something imagined or invented, not existing in the real world.)
Temas
philosophy
|daily life
|perception
|core_vocabulary
Definição
How things really are, not how we imagine them.
The state or quality of being real, or of existing as things truly are, rather than as they may appear or be imagined.
NOME
B2
2
Padrão de uso:
the reality of [something]
The economic realities are forcing companies to cut jobs.
A gazdasági realitások arra kényszerítik a vállalatokat, hogy munkahelyeket szüntessenek meg.
War is a terrible reality for many people.
A háború sok ember számára szörnyű valóság.
The reality of climate change cannot be ignored.
The grim reality is that many will lose their homes.
She couldn't handle the realities of parenthood.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The reality of war is very sad.
A háború valósága nagyon szomorú.
We must face the reality of climate change.
Szembe kell néznünk a klímaváltozás tényével.
The reality of life is sometimes hard.
He learned the reality of his new job.
The reality of the problem is clear.
Significado
A real-world situation or fact
Colocações
economic realities
|political realities
|everyday reality
|the grim reality
Sinónimos
fact (A piece of true information, without necessarily implying its impact or seriousness.)
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circumstance (A condition affecting a situation; more neutral and less abstract.)
Antónimos
fiction (Imagined events or situations, especially in stories.)
Temas
daily life
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definição
A real situation or fact that you must deal with.
A specific situation, condition, or fact that exists in the real world and must be dealt with.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
reality
IPA
GB/ɹiˈæləti/
US/ɹiˈæləti/
Sílabas e acento
real - ity (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ity)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: reality
- Plural: realities, reality
Família de palavras
Forms
realities
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
surreal
adjective
unreality
noun
Expressões
face reality
1/fˈeɪs ɹiˈæləti/
fixed phrase
Accept the truth
To accept and deal with something that is true but unpleasant.
Exemplos
- It's time for you to face reality and find a job.
- We have to face reality: we can't afford this house.
in reality
1/ˈɪn ɹiˈæləti/
fixed phrase
Actually; in fact
Used to say what is really true, not what people think or say.
Exemplos
- He seems confident, but in reality he's very nervous.
- In reality, the project will take months to finish.
escape from reality
1/ɪskˈeɪp fɹˈʌm ɹiˈæləti/
fixed phrase
Avoid thinking about real life problems
To stop thinking about real life problems by doing or imagining something else.
Exemplos
- Some people watch movies to escape from reality.
- Vacations can help us escape from reality for a while.
escape from reality
2/ɪskˈeɪp fɹˈʌm ɹiˈæləti/
fixed phrase
Avoid real life
To avoid thinking about real problems by doing something different or imaginary.
Exemplos
- Books are a way for her to escape from reality.
- Some people use games to escape from reality.
virtual reality
1/vˈɚt͡ʃuəl ɹiˈæləti/
fixed phrase
technical
computer-made interactive 3D world
A computer-made place that feels real when you use special equipment like goggles and headphones.
Exemplos
- Virtual reality can make you feel like you're in another place.
- Virtual reality can make you feel like you are walking on another planet.
- He tried a virtual reality game at the store.
- The training program uses virtual reality to simulate dangerous situations.