Real: meaning, definitions and examples

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real

 

[ rษชษ™l ]

Adjective / Noun / Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

life

Actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed.

Synonyms

actual, authentic, genuine

Examples of usage

  • It's important to distinguish between what is real and what is imaginary.
  • The pain felt by the patient is real and should not be dismissed.
Context #2 | Noun

estate

Property consisting of land or buildings.

Synonyms

estate, land, property

Examples of usage

  • His family owns a lot of real estate in the city.
  • Investment in real estate can be profitable if done wisely.
Context #3 | Adverb

quick

In a straightforward or honest manner.

Synonyms

honestly, sincerely, truthfully

Examples of usage

  • He spoke to her real about his feelings.
  • She told the truth real, without any hesitation.

Translations

Translations of the word "real" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น real

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเคธเฅเคคเคตเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช echt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nyata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prawdziwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใ‚ขใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ real

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gerรงek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ค์ œ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู‚ูŠู‚ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skuteฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skutoฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็œŸๅฎž็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ resniฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ raunverulegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐา“ั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ›แƒ“แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™qiqi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ real

Etymology

The word 'real' originated from the Latin word 'realis', meaning 'actual, pertaining to things'. It entered the English language in the 15th century and has been used to describe things that exist in reality rather than just in the imagination. Over time, 'real' has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings and contexts, becoming a versatile word in everyday language.

See also: realism, realistic, realistically, reality, realize, really, realtor, surreal, unreal, unrealised, unrealistic, unrealistically, unrealizable, unrealized, unrealness.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #335, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.