really
adverb (VERY) /ˈrɪə.li/
/ˈriː.ə-/ Definition
A1 very or very much: She's really nice. This room is really hot. That's really interesting. It's a really difficult decision. "Did you like it? Not really (= no)."Very and extremeComplete and wholeIntensifying expressions
(Definition of really adverb (VERY) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- arch- prefix (EXTREME)
- bad adverb
- beyond preposition, adverb (OUTSIDE A LIMIT)
- complete adjective (VERY GREAT)
- downright adjective, adverb
- esp. adverb
- ever adverb (EMPHASIS)
- extraordinarily adverb
- infinitely adverb
- innit
- literally adverb
- none too idiom
- precious adverb
- richly adverb
- spectacular adjective
- stark adverb
- such predeterminer, determiner
- thorough adjective (COMPLETE)
- too adverb (MORE)
- violently adverb
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