really
gb/ɹˈɪli/ us/ɹˈɪli/
A2
انگریزی
~ 200
معانی
0 معانی
adverb
A2
property
1
To a high or extreme degree
Used to say that something is very much or very true.
استعمال کا انداز:
really [adjective/adverb]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'really' with 'very' in formal writing; 'really' is more common in speech and informal texts.
ہم معنی الفاظ
very (Slightly less emphatic and more neutral than 'really'.)
متضاد الفاظ
slightly (Indicates a small degree, opposite of strong emphasis.)
لفظی تراکیب
really good
|really bad
|really fast
|really happy
موضوعات
daily life
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- The movie was really exciting.
- She runs really fast.
- I'm really tired after work.
- That cake is really delicious.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
استعمال کا انداز:
really [verb/auxiliary verb]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes overuse 'really' instead of 'actually' in formal contexts.
ہم معنی الفاظ
actually ('Actually' can sometimes sound more formal or corrective.)
متضاد الفاظ
supposedly (Indicates that something is claimed but may not be true.)
لفظی تراکیب
really exist
|really happened
|really believe
موضوعات
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- Do you really think that's a good idea?
- Ghosts don't really exist.
- I really saw him at the store.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
عام غلطی:
Learners might forget to raise intonation when using 'Really?' as a question in speech.
ہم معنی الفاظ
seriously ('Seriously' can be stronger and sometimes more skeptical.)
متضاد الفاظ
obviously (Shows certainty rather than doubt or surprise.)
موضوعات
conversation
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- "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."
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- "I saw a famous actor." – "Really?"
- "She speaks five languages." – "Really?"
- "We are going to Paris." – "Really?"
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
really
IPA
GB/ɹˈɪli/
US/ɹˈɪli/
ہجا بندی اور زور
really (1 ہجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (really)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
- Base: really
- Plural: reallies
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
reallies
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unreal
adjective B2
unrealistic
adjective B1
عبارات
really and truly
1/ɹˈɪli ˈænd tɹˈuli/
fixed phrase
informal
Completely genuine or sincere
Used to say that something is 100% true or sincere.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.