Pronunciation: /fɔr ril/
adjective genuine or authentic
A1 Is the movie scary for real?
A2 I can't believe he's coming to the party for real.
B1 She's a for real expert in her field.
B2 The rumors about the company closing down are for real.
C1 His commitment to the cause is for real.
C2 The impact of climate change is for real and cannot be ignored.
adverb used to emphasize that something is true or genuine
A1 Is it raining outside? For real, I don't want to get wet.
A2 I heard they're getting married next month. For real this time.
B1 I can't believe you won the lottery! Is that for real or are you joking?
B2 For real, I think we should consider moving to a bigger house.
C1 The results of the experiment were groundbreaking, for real.
C2 I'm tired of all the drama at work. For real, I'm considering finding a new job.
preposition used to indicate the purpose or reason for something
A1 I am hungry for real.
A2 She is my best friend for real.
B1 I need to study for real if I want to pass the exam.
B2 He is a talented musician for real.
C1 I am considering moving to a new city for real.
C2 The company is expanding its operations for real.
formal The data analysis results are accurate, for real.
informal Are you coming to the party tonight for real?
slang I can't believe he actually did that, for real!
figurative Her dedication to the cause is for real, she never gives up.
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