real — actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed
Pronunciation (IPA): /riːl/
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking is so good that even Gordon Ramsay would say it's the real deal!
- I thought online classes would be easy, but the real world hit me hard.
- Are you for real? You ate my lunch again?
real
ADJECTIVE[/riːl/]
actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed
An appraiser identifies the real ancient vase from fake replicas
Feel what's real, then make the deal!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'realis', formed from 'res' meaning 'thing' or 'object'. From the Medieval period onward, it expressed the concept of what actually exists, becoming a fundamental philosophical term used to denote material reality in contrast to abstract ideas or concepts.
Breakdown
res- (thing, object) + -alis (relating to, of the nature of). The suffix -alis transforms the noun into an adjective meaning 'relating to things' or 'of actual existence'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's cooking is so good that even Gordon Ramsay would say it's the real deal!”
“I thought online classes would be easy, but the real world hit me hard.”
“Are you for real? You ate my lunch again?”
“This is a real emergency - I forgot to charge my phone!”
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