Really

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adverb 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 Interjection 1.3.1 Translations

English

Etymology

real, from Latin adjective realis, from noun res, thing, + adverb suffix -ly

Adverb

really

1. Actually; in fact; in reality.

   He really is a true friend.

2. (colloquial, as an intensifier) Very (modifying an adjective); very much (modifying a verb).

   But ma, I really, really want to go to the show!

Synonyms

• (actually): actually, in fact, indeed, truly
• (colloquial, as an intensifier): so

Translations

actually

Bulgarian: наистина Finnish: todella French: vraiment Igbo: ezị okwu (lit. "the real truth?")

Italian: veramente Swedish: egentligen, verkligen

colloquial, as an intensifier

Swedish: verkligen

Interjection

really

1. Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information.

   A: He won the Nobel Prize yesterday.

   B: Really?

2. (colloquial, chiefly US) Indicating affirmation, agreement.

   A: That girl talks about herself way too much.

   B: Really. She's a nightmare.

Translations

• Finnish: todellako
• Swedish: verkligen

fr:really it:really hu:really fi:really zh:really