reality — the world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them
Pronunciation (IPA): /riˈæləti/
Korean meaning: 현실, 실제
Korean pronunciation: 리-알-러-티 (강세: 알)
Example Sentences
- My dream of becoming a K-pop star crashed into reality when I realized I can't even sing in the shower.
- The reality of online shopping is that you always need one more package to feel complete.
- Students must face the reality that exam scores don't always reflect their actual knowledge.
reality
NOUN//riˈæləti//
the world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them
A student faces the harsh reality of their empty wallet
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Between personality and mentality lies reality
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Origin
라틴어 'realis(실제의)'에서 유래되어 중세 라틴어를 거쳐 영어로 들어왔습니다. 'real'이라는 왕의 이름처럼 당당하게 실제를 나타내는 단어가 되었어요.
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“My dream of becoming a K-pop star crashed into reality when I realized I can't even sing in the shower.”
“The reality of online shopping is that you always need one more package to feel complete.”
“Students must face the reality that exam scores don't always reflect their actual knowledge.”
“The reality TV show was anything but real - it was more scripted than a soap opera.”
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