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