EGAVE

really

About 138.72 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. adverb In a way or manner that is real, not unreal.
  2. adverb Actually; in fact; in reality.
    "He really is a true friend." / "Really? What makes you so sure?"
  3. adverb Very (modifying an adjective); very much (modifying a verb).
    But ma, I really, really want to go to the show!
  4. interjection Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.
    A: He won the Nobel Prize yesterday.
  5. interjection A phatic confirmation by a listener, to signal active listening; mostly devoid of literal meaning, with the phatically contrived incredulity being merely formulaic.
    A: You know, I saw Oliver the other day.
  6. interjection Indicating that what was just said was obvious and unnecessary; contrived incredulity.
    A: I've just been reading Shakespeare - he's one of the best authors like, ever!
  7. interjection Indicating affirmation, agreement.
    A: That girl talks about herself way too much.
  8. interjection Indicating displeasure at another person's behaviour or statement.
    Well, really! How rude.

Similar words

actually very forsooth truly real genuinely rattling in truth fact factually

Often followed by

a is do the was want did are be

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