really
/ˈriːəli/adverb
उच्चारण रीअली
वास्तव में, असल में, सचमुच
Basic word
- 1
used to say what is actually true or what actually happened, rather than what people may think
वास्तव में, असल में, सचमुच
- What do you really think about the plan?
- He seems confident, but he is really very nervous.
- What really happened that night is still a mystery.
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- She looks calm, but she is really quite worried.
- Is he really as rich as people say?
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used to emphasize something you are saying or an opinion you are giving
सचमुच, सच में (ज़ोर देने के लिए)
- I really want to clear the exam this year.
- Radhika really deserves this success.
- I really enjoyed the trip to Jaipur.
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- You really must see this match highlight.
- They really did work hard for the result.
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very; very much
बहुत, अत्यधिक
- It was a really good film.
- I'm really sorry for the delay.
- The soup was really hot, so I waited.
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- Thank you, that is really kind of you.
- It's really important to sleep well before an exam.
Synonyms very extremely thoroughly
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used, often in negative sentences, to make what you are saying less strong
खास (नहीं), ज़्यादा (नहीं)
- I don't really like spicy food.
- It doesn't really matter.
- I don't really know what to say.
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- He wasn't really angry, just a little disappointed.
- We didn't really have enough time to finish.
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used in questions and negative sentences when you want somebody to say 'no'
क्या सच में (संदेह दिखाने के लिए)
- Do you really expect me to believe that?
- Do you really think I would lie to you?
- Can you really not remember where you put it?
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used to show that you are interested in or surprised by what somebody has said
सच में?, अच्छा?, वाकई?
- 'I'm going to Shimla next week.' 'Really? How lovely!'
- Really? I thought the shop closed at nine.
- Really? That is impressive.
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- Really? Well done, Anil!
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especially British
used to show that you disapprove of something somebody has done
हद है!, कमाल है! (नाराज़गी दिखाने के लिए)
- Really, you could have told me you would be late!
- Really, Arjun, you should have asked before taking my notes.
- Really! Nobody told me the class was cancelled.
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- Oh, really, there is no need to shout.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
The position of really changes the meaning, so 'I don't really like it' means I like it only a little, while 'I really don't like it' means I dislike it strongly.
Really की position बदलने से अर्थ बदल जाता है, इसलिए 'I don't really like it' का अर्थ है कि मुझे यह थोड़ा-सा ही पसंद है, जबकि 'I really don't like it' का अर्थ है कि मुझे यह बिल्कुल पसंद नहीं है।