The meaning of REALLY is in reality : actually. How to use really in a sentence.
We use the adverb really when we want to emphasise something: … "I'm getting married to Fred." "Really? When?" "She's promised to shave her head for charity." "Really? Do you think she'll do it?" "He hasn't brought the book back." "Oh, really! That's the second time I've asked him!" "She's leaving." "Really?" "I find him very attractive." "Really?"
Really is the only correct spelling in English across American, British, and global usage. The incorrect form realy appears due to typing speed, habit, or uncertainty about English spelling rules.
Definition of really adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
REALLY definition: in reality; actually. See examples of really used in a sentence.
You use really when you are discussing the real facts about something, in contrast to the ones someone wants you to believe. My father didn't really love her.
In strict usage adverbs of degree such as really, too, quite, very, and extremely are used only to qualify adjectives: he is really happy; she is very sad. By this rule, these words should not be used to qualify past participles that follow the verb to be, since they would then be technically qualifying verbs.
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Adverb really (comparative more really, superlative most really) (literal) In a way or manner that is real, not unreal.