real

adjective
UK: /rɪəl/
US: /riːəl/

  1. Actually existing or happening; not imagined or false.

    1. Is this story real? [ ] [ ]
    2. The film is based on real events that happened many years ago. [ ] [ ]

  2. Genuine, not artificial, copied, or fake.

    1. This is real gold. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum displays real artifacts from the ancient civilization. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to emphasize the truth or certainty of something.

    1. It was a real pleasure to meet you. [ ] [ ]
    2. He's a real expert in this field, offering valuable insight and solutions. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

authentic veritable genuine very true truly actual
real adverb

  1. Very; truly.

    1. I was real happy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team played real well despite the challenging conditions, securing a victory. [ ] [ ]
real noun

  1. Something that is genuine or authentic.

    1. Strive for the real. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist sought the real in her subjects, capturing their true essence. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "real" in English means: Actually existing or happening; not imagined or false., Genuine, not artificial, copied, or fake., Used to emphasize the truth or certainty of something..

The phonetic transcription of "real" is /rɪəl/ in British English and /riːəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "real": authentic, veritable, genuine, very, true, truly, actual.

Example usage of "real": "Is this story real?". More examples on the page.