Question 1 · Quick check
real
CEFRA1
/ɹiːl/
adjective
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Actually existing or true, not imagined or copied.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailGenuine, not artificial, counterfeit, or fake.
Examples
I'm not a real fish, I'm just a mere plushy.
Your essay does not address the real issues.
At a glance
Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 5
Also pronounced
- [ɹɪj(ə)ɫ]
- /rɪjəl/
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningsGenuine, unfeigned, sincere.
True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent.
Actually being, existing, or occurring; not fictitious or imaginary.
More examples
In contextThere are no real visions.
City hall has its place, but this pub is the real heart of the town.
These are real tears!
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Origin
adjective
From Middle English real, from Old French reel, from Late Latin reālis (“actual”), from Latin rēs (“matter, thing”), from Proto-Indo-European *reh₁ís (“wealth, goods”). Doublet of realis.