really — in actual fact, as opposed to what is said or imagined to be true or possible
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in actual fact, as opposed to what is said or imagined to be true or possible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːəli/
Korean meaning: 정말로, 실제로
Korean pronunciation: 리-얼-리 (강세: 리)
Example Sentences
- I really hate Monday mornings, especially when my alarm clock sounds like a fire truck.
- Do you really believe that eating pizza for breakfast is a balanced diet?
- She really wants to become a doctor after graduation.
really
ADVERB//ˈriːəli//
in actual fact, as opposed to what is said or imagined to be true or possible
The girl discovers the burnt cookie is really delicious inside
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Origin
14세기경 'real'에서 파생된 단어로, 라틴어 'realis(실제의)'에 부사형 접미사 '-ly'가 결합되어 만들어졌습니다. '진짜'를 뜻하는 real이 시간을 거쳐 강조의 의미까지 갖게 되었죠.
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“I really hate Monday mornings, especially when my alarm clock sounds like a fire truck.”
“Do you really believe that eating pizza for breakfast is a balanced diet?”
“She really wants to become a doctor after graduation.”
“Really? You finished all your homework in 10 minutes?”
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