real
/ril/
noun
- The basic unit of currency in Brazil (plural: reais).
- The price of the hotel room was 300 reais per night.
- She exchanged her dollars for reais at the airport.
- The souvenir cost twenty reais.
adjective
- Actually existing or happening; not imagined or fake.
- The diamond in the ring is real, not a fake.
- She felt real fear when she heard the strange noise at night.
- Is this a real painting by Van Gogh or a copy?
- Genuine and sincere; not pretending.
- I appreciate your real kindness during a difficult time.
- Her smile was real, not forced.
- He showed real concern for his friend's health.
- Used for emphasis, meaning 'very' or 'complete' (informal).
- We had a real good time at the party.
- That was a real surprise to see you here!
- He's a real genius when it comes to fixing cars.
adverb
- Very; extremely (informal, especially in American English).
- She drives real fast on the highway.
- I'm real sorry about the mistake.
- That movie was real good.
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