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