English · Word Candidate

really

/ˈɹɪə.li/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In a way or manner that is real, not unreal.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một cách thực

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Adverb

Examples

We are to believe that by an extraordinary Conception by Means of the holy Ghost he in an extraordinary MANNER, (unknown to us) really assumed Flesh, and was by her nourished in the Womb and in due Time born in a natural Manner, and that whilst on Earth he was really hungry, and dry, and eat and dra

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Actually; in fact; in reality.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thực sự

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Adverb

Examples

"He really is a true friend." / "Really? What makes you so sure?"

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bất ngờ hoặc xác nhận

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InterjectionRegister: informal

Examples

A: He won the Nobel Prize yesterday.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism. — A phatic confirmation by a listener, to signal active listening; mostly devoid of literal meaning, with the phatically contrived incredulity being merely formulaic.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bất ngờ hoặc xác nhận

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InterjectionRegister: informal

Examples

A: You know, I saw Oliver the other day.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “really” mean?

In a way or manner that is real, not unreal.

Is “really” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.