Definitions

really

[ree-uh-lee, ree-lee] / ˈri ə li, ˈri li /

ADVERB

without a doubt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely actually certainly easily genuinely honestly indeed legitimately literally surely truly undoubtedly unquestionably well

WEAK

admittedly as a matter of fact assuredly authentically beyond doubt categorically de facto for real in actuality in effect in fact in point of fact in reality indubitably no ifs ands or buts nothing else but of course positively precisely unmistakably verily

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully dubiously indefinite questionably

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The incentives have been for people to keep software as long as possible, and we don't really factor these risks into the cost of having the software.

From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026

There's really only one story on Sunday, though.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

"Tottenham have made a big statement in a really convincing performance," former Arsenal defender Martin Keown told BBC Sport.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

“It was dark, and people were really confused. They were hunkering down because the rain was so bad,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

“Well, your dad showed me a video of your last recital. And he’s right; you’re really talented,” she says.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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