The meaning of REALLY is in reality : actually. How to use really in a sentence.
We use the adverb really when we want to emphasise something: … "I'm getting married to Fred." "Really? When?" "She's promised to shave her head for charity." "Really? Do you think she'll do it?" "He hasn't brought the book back." "Oh, really! That's the second time I've asked him!" "She's leaving." "Really?" "I find him very attractive." "Really?"
In strict usage adverbs of degree such as really, too, quite, very, and extremely are used only to qualify adjectives: he is really happy; she is very sad. By this rule, these words should not be used to qualify past participles that follow the verb to be, since they would then be technically qualifying verbs.
You use really when you are discussing the real facts about something, in contrast to the ones someone wants you to believe. My father didn't really love her.
Define really. really synonyms, really pronunciation, really translation, English dictionary definition of really. adv. 1. In actual truth or fact: There isn't really a lake there; it's just a mirage.
Adverb really (comparative more really, superlative most really) (literal) In a way or manner that is real, not unreal.
Really is an adverb that is used to emphasize or intensify the degree or extent of something. It can be used to show strong agreement, emphasis, or surprise. Really is the second album by J. J. Cale. It was released in 1973. rē-a-lī′, v.t. (Spens.) to bring together again: to reform.— v.t. to arrange again.— n. Reallī′ance, a renewed alliance.