Really

usgb/ˈriːəli/
adverb

Very; to a great degree.

She was really tired after the long journey.
Visual representation of "really" - Very; to a great degree.

Often appears as...

  • really good
  • really bad
Definition 1 of 4
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Degree Enhancer

Use 'really' to intensify adjectives or adverbs. It boosts the meaning.

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That book was really interesting.
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Common Collocations

Memorize common pairs like 'really nice' or 'really bad' frequently used together.

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Her performance was really amazing.
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Spoken Emphasis

In speech, stress 'really' to emphasize your point even more.

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It was really hot outside!
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