Pronunciation: /ˈriəli/

Definitions of really

noun an actual or true thing

Example Sentences

A1 I don't really like broccoli.

A2 She is a really good singer.

B1 I have a really busy schedule this week.

B2 He is really passionate about his job.

C1 The team worked really hard to meet the deadline.

C2 I am really looking forward to our vacation next month.

adverb used to emphasize or express sincerity or truth

Example Sentences

A1 I am really happy to see you.

A2 She is really good at playing the piano.

B1 I really enjoy going to the beach in the summer.

B2 He really needs to work on his time management skills.

C1 I really appreciate all the hard work you've put in.

C2 She really excels in her field of research.

Examples of really in a Sentence

formal I am really looking forward to attending the conference next week.

informal I'm really excited about the party on Saturday!

slang I'm really digging the new album from that band.

figurative Her words cut me deeply, they really hit me hard.

Grammatical Forms of really

past tense

reallyed

plural

reallys

comparative

more really

superlative

most really

present tense

really

future tense

will really

perfect tense

have reallyed

continuous tense

is reallying

singular

really

positive degree

very really

infinitive

to really

gerund

reallying

participle

reallyed

Origin and Evolution of really

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'really' originated from the Middle English word 'ril-liche' which meant truly or genuinely.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'really' has evolved to not only indicate truth or genuineness but also to emphasize the intensity or degree of something, often used in colloquial speech.