Ingles

reality

gb/ɹiˈæləti/ us/ɹiˈæləti/
B1 Ingles
~ 1400
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan B1 state
1

The real state of things

How things really are, not how we imagine them.

Padron ng paggamit: [something] is (or was) reality
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reality' with 'realism'; 'realism' is an approach or style, while 'reality' is the actual state of things.
Mga kasingkahulugan
actuality (More formal; often used in contrast to possibility or theory.) | truth (Focuses on factual correctness rather than the broader state of existence.)
Mga kasalungat
illusion (Refers to a false idea or appearance that does not match the true state of things.) | fantasy (Something imagined or invented, not existing in the real world.)
Mga kolokasyon
face reality |in reality |harsh reality |accept reality |escape reality
Mga tema
philosophy |daily life |perception |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • We need to face the reality of the situation.
  • In reality, the job is much harder than it looks.
  • The movie is based on reality, not fiction.
  • She finally accepted the reality that he was gone.
  • Virtual reality tries to simulate real life.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • This is the reality of life.
  • In reality, it is not easy.
  • He must face the reality of his mistake.
  • We live in reality, not in dreams.
  • She saw the reality of the problem.
Pangngalan B2 entity
2

A real-world situation or fact

A real situation or fact that you must deal with.

Padron ng paggamit: the reality of [something]
Mga kasingkahulugan
fact (A piece of true information, without necessarily implying its impact or seriousness.) | circumstance (A condition affecting a situation; more neutral and less abstract.)
Mga kasalungat
fiction (Imagined events or situations, especially in stories.)
Mga kolokasyon
economic realities |political realities |everyday reality |the grim reality
Mga tema
daily life |society |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • The economic realities are forcing companies to cut jobs.
  • War is a terrible reality for many people.
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The reality of war is very sad.
  • We must face the reality of climate change.
  • The reality of life is sometimes hard.
  • He learned the reality of his new job.
  • The reality of the problem is clear.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
reality
IPA
GB/ɹiˈæləti/
US/ɹiˈæləti/
Mga pantig at diin
real - ity (2 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ity)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: reality
  • Plural: realities, reality
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
realities noun
Core family
real adjective A2 really adverb A2 realistic adjective B1 realize verb A2
Related words
realization noun B2 realistically adverb realism noun B2 realist noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unreal adjective B2 unrealistic adjective B1 unrealistically adverb
Advanced or less common
surreal adjective unreality noun
Mga ekspresyon

face reality

1
/fˈeɪs ɹiˈæləti/
fixed phrase

Accept the truth

To accept and deal with something that is true but unpleasant.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

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