really
reallyadverb
UK/ˈrɪəli/US/ˈriːli/
VERY
A1very or very much
- The film was really good.
- I really like your new haircut.
IN FACT
A2in fact; used to say what is true
- Did she really say that?
- What really happened?
SURPRISE
A2used to show you are surprised or interested
- I'm getting married. – Really? That's great!
LESS STRONG
B1used to make a negative statement less strong
- I don't really like fish.
- It's not really my kind of music.