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W1S1 [ˈrıəli] adv
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1¦(very)¦
2¦(the real situation)¦
3¦(definitely)¦
4¦(not true)¦
5
6 not really
7 should/ought really
8 really and truly
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1.) ¦(VERY)¦
very
▪ a really good film
▪ It was really cold last night.
▪ He walks really slowly.
▪ I'm really, really sorry.
2.) ¦(THE REAL SITUATION)¦
used when you are talking about what actually happened or is true, rather than what people might wrongly think
▪ Why don't you tell us what really happened?
▪ Oliver's not really her brother.
▪ I never know what he's really thinking.
▪ She seems unfriendly at first, but she's really very nice.
3.) spoken ¦(DEFINITELY)¦
used to emphasize something you are saying
▪ We really need that extra money.
▪ I really don't mind.
▪ I'm absolutely fine, Dad - really.
4.) spoken ¦(NOT TRUE)¦
used in questions when you are asking someone if something is true and suggesting that you think it is not true
▪ Do you really think she's doing this for your benefit?
▪ Do you really expect me to believe that?
5.) spoken a) really?
used to show that you are surprised by what someone has said
▪ 'He's Canadian.' 'Really?'
b) really?
used in conversation to show that you are listening to or interested in what the other person is saying
▪ 'We had a great time in Florida.' 'Really? How lovely.'
c) AmE used to show that you agree with someone
▪ 'Glen can be such a jerk.' 'Yeah, really!'
d) especially BrE used to show that you are angry or disapprove of something
▪ Really, Larry, you might have told me!
6.) spoken not really
used to say 'no' or 'not' in a less strong way
▪ 'Do you want to come along?' 'Not really.'
▪ I don't really know what he's doing now.
7.) spoken should/ought really
used to say what someone should do, especially when they are probably not going to do it
▪ You should really go and see a doctor.
8.) spoken really and truly also really, truly AmE
used to emphasize a statement or opinion
▪ He was really and truly a brilliant comedian.

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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