Really
adverb
Very; to a great degree.
She was really tired after the long journey.
Often appears as...
- really good
- really bad
adverb
In actual fact; truly.
Did they really say that?
Often appears as...
- really true
- really happen
interjection
An expression of surprise or disbelief.
You're moving to Spain? Really?
Often appears as...
- really?!
- really now?
Usage tips
Colloquial
adverb
Used to add emphasis or express agreement.
I really think we should reconsider this decision.
Often appears as...
- really think
- really feel
adverb
Very; to a great degree.
She was really tired after the long journey.
Often appears as...
- really good
- really bad
adverb
In actual fact; truly.
Did they really say that?
Often appears as...
- really true
- really happen
interjection
An expression of surprise or disbelief.
You're moving to Spain? Really?
Often appears as...
- really?!
- really now?
Usage tips
Colloquial
adverb
Used to add emphasis or express agreement.
I really think we should reconsider this decision.
Often appears as...
- really think
- really feel
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Degree Enhancer
Use 'really' to intensify adjectives or adverbs. It boosts the meaning.
That book was really interesting.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Collocations
Memorize common pairs like 'really nice' or 'really bad' frequently used together.
Her performance was really amazing.
Pro Tip 3/3Spoken Emphasis
In speech, stress 'really' to emphasize your point even more.
It was really hot outside!
Pro Tip 1/3Degree Enhancer
Use 'really' to intensify adjectives or adverbs. It boosts the meaning.
That book was really interesting.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Collocations
Memorize common pairs like 'really nice' or 'really bad' frequently used together.
Her performance was really amazing.
Pro Tip 3/3Spoken Emphasis
In speech, stress 'really' to emphasize your point even more.
It was really hot outside!
Pro Tip 1/3Degree Enhancer
Use 'really' to intensify adjectives or adverbs. It boosts the meaning.
That book was really interesting.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Collocations
Memorize common pairs like 'really nice' or 'really bad' frequently used together.
Her performance was really amazing.
Pro Tip 3/3Spoken Emphasis
In speech, stress 'really' to emphasize your point even more.
It was really hot outside!
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
through the wave. And that for me was really powerful, because sometimes you're not aware of when you need help. Sometimes you're not aware of when to reach out. And then having someone there and acknowledging that and saying, let's just charge this together, that was a powerful moment for me.
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Your body language may...
So I want you to pay attention to what you're doing right now. We're going to come back to that in a few minutes, and I'm hoping that if you learn to tweak this a little bit, it could significantly change the way your life unfolds. So, we're really fascinated with body language,
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Questions No One Knows...
Why do so many innocent people and animals suffer terrible things? Is there really a plan for my life? Is the future yet to be written, or is it already written and we just can't see it? But then, do I have free will? I mean, who am I anyway? Am I just a biological machine?
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The benefits of good...
Using your muscles will keep them strong enough to support you effectively, on top of all the other benefits to your joints, bones, brain and heart. And if you're really worried, check with a physical therapist, because yes, you really should stand up straight.
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Rethinking infidelity...
with little consequence, and supported by a host of biological and evolutionary theories that justified their need to roam, so the double standard is as old as adultery itself. But who knows what's really going on under the sheets there, right?
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Bill Gates: The next...
As an example, we could have taken the blood of survivors, processed it, and put that plasma back in people to protect them. But that was never tried. So there was a lot that was missing. And these things are really a global failure.
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What game theory teaches...
it really existed on three tensions there was a nuclear tension both both states had nuclear weapons to end all life there was an ideological tension one was an exporter of democracy and capitalism the other one is an exporter
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Just How BIG are...
It's important to respect their personal space. Elephant seals rarely cross paths with people. But when they do, they can really throw their weight around.
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Kangaroo Boxing Fight PIPE...
For a male, there's only really one key lesson to learn in his life. To get to the top, he must become a fighter.
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Baby Leopard Plays with...
He's really quite a comical character to watch.
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
through the wave. And that for me was really powerful, because sometimes you're not aware of when you need help. Sometimes you're not aware of when to reach out. And then having someone there and acknowledging that and saying, let's just charge this together, that was a powerful moment for me.
Video examples
Your body language may...
So I want you to pay attention to what you're doing right now. We're going to come back to that in a few minutes, and I'm hoping that if you learn to tweak this a little bit, it could significantly change the way your life unfolds. So, we're really fascinated with body language,
Video examples
Questions No One Knows...
Why do so many innocent people and animals suffer terrible things? Is there really a plan for my life? Is the future yet to be written, or is it already written and we just can't see it? But then, do I have free will? I mean, who am I anyway? Am I just a biological machine?
Video examples
The benefits of good...
Using your muscles will keep them strong enough to support you effectively, on top of all the other benefits to your joints, bones, brain and heart. And if you're really worried, check with a physical therapist, because yes, you really should stand up straight.
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
with little consequence, and supported by a host of biological and evolutionary theories that justified their need to roam, so the double standard is as old as adultery itself. But who knows what's really going on under the sheets there, right?
Video examples
Bill Gates: The next...
As an example, we could have taken the blood of survivors, processed it, and put that plasma back in people to protect them. But that was never tried. So there was a lot that was missing. And these things are really a global failure.
Video examples
What game theory teaches...
it really existed on three tensions there was a nuclear tension both both states had nuclear weapons to end all life there was an ideological tension one was an exporter of democracy and capitalism the other one is an exporter
Video examples
Just How BIG are...
It's important to respect their personal space. Elephant seals rarely cross paths with people. But when they do, they can really throw their weight around.
Video examples
Kangaroo Boxing Fight PIPE...
For a male, there's only really one key lesson to learn in his life. To get to the top, he must become a fighter.
Video examples
Baby Leopard Plays with...
He's really quite a comical character to watch.
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Quote examples
Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
People don't care about what someone says about you in a movie - or even what you say, right? They care about what you build. And if you can make something that makes people's life better, then that's something that's really good.
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Nelson Mandela
South African Statesman
Without education, your children can never really meet the challenges they will face. So it's very important to give children education and explain that they should play a role for their country.
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Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
Friendship... is not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything.
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Steve Jobs
American Businessman
Design is a funny word. Some people think design means how it looks. But of course, if you dig deeper, it's really how it works.
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Jim Carrey
Canadian Comedian
I really want to love somebody. I do. I just don't know if it's possible forever and ever.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
For some reason, I'm really comfortable talking about my personal life in songs.
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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
I'm one of the world's most self-conscious people. I really have to struggle.
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Ice Cube
American Musician
I really appreciate family. I really can't imagine life without them!
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Rihanna
American Musician
I'm really looking forward to seeing what life brings to me.
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Joe Biden
American President
Life is a matter of really tough choices.
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
People don't care about what someone says about you in a movie - or even what you say, right? They care about what you build. And if you can make something that makes people's life better, then that's something that's really good.
Quote examples
Nelson Mandela
South African Statesman
Without education, your children can never really meet the challenges they will face. So it's very important to give children education and explain that they should play a role for their country.
Quote examples
Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
Friendship... is not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything.
Quote examples
Steve Jobs
American Businessman
Design is a funny word. Some people think design means how it looks. But of course, if you dig deeper, it's really how it works.
Quote examples
Jim Carrey
Canadian Comedian
I really want to love somebody. I do. I just don't know if it's possible forever and ever.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
For some reason, I'm really comfortable talking about my personal life in songs.
Quote examples
Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
I'm one of the world's most self-conscious people. I really have to struggle.
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Ice Cube
American Musician
I really appreciate family. I really can't imagine life without them!
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Rihanna
American Musician
I'm really looking forward to seeing what life brings to me.
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Joe Biden
American President
Life is a matter of really tough choices.
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