Pronunciation

/rɪˈæl/

Definitions

Noun

• Real: 1. Existing or actual; genuine, not imaginary or pretended. Example: “The real value of a house depends on its location.”
• 2. Of high quality or standard; authentic. Example: “She bought a real diamond necklace for her wedding.”
• 3. Concerning or involving reality; realistic. Example: “The movie portrayed a real-life story.”

Adjective

• Real: 1. True or accurate; genuine. Example: “Her description was a real account of the event.”
• 2. Actual or factual. Example: “The real reason for his absence was a family emergency.”
• 3. Not artificial or synthetic. Example: “Real flowers last longer than silk ones.”

Adverb

• Really: 1. To an extent; truly. Example: “I really enjoyed the concert.”
• 2. In fact; actually. Example: “She’s really good at playing the piano.”

Phrases

• “Real estate” refers to property, land, and buildings.
• “Real life” denotes everyday experiences as opposed to fictional or fantasy.
• “Not real” can mean fake or illusory.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The real estate market has been booming lately.”
• Adjective: “His painting captured the real beauty of the sunset.”
• Adverb: “She really wanted to visit the real place where the book was set.”

Synonyms

• Authentic
• Genuine
• Actual
• True
• Concrete
• True-to-life
• Realistic

Antonyms

• Imaginary
• False
• Synthetic
• Unreal
• Fictional