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Meanings of really in English

Portuguese
muito

Used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal.

muito
Portuguese
verdadeiramente

In accordance with truth or fact or reality.

verdadeiramente
Portuguese
na verdade

In actual fact.

na verdade

British free-to-air digital television channel.

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Examples for "actually"
1
The real question, however, is whether a given herbal product actually works.
The Irish Times
2
I asked her if she thought her 'natural' strategy was actually working.
Ebony
3
That said, remember South Africa actually has a number of high-quality companies.
The South African
4
So far, the mounting financial crisis had actually been good for him.
The Guardian
5
But, in contrast, Sydney's north will actually have good air quality today.
News.com.au
Usage of really in English
1
Good friends, good food, and some really good southern heart-pickin', foot-stompin' music.
Hearts of grey
2
You cry 'freedom,' but mean 'equal.' You think people really want either?
The unincorporated man
3
It's a really good question, I don't have a good answer yet.
The new yorker
4
The feed situation is still good because of really good spring rain.
Radio NZ
5
South Canterbury had a good week with really good grass growth rates.
Radio NZ
6
Last year was strong but this year has really, really been strong.
The Guardian
7
Yes, of course, our relations with South America are really, really important.
The Irish Times
8
The Russian government really has no good economic options other than hope.
Reuters
9
He immediately said: 'I'm really sorry I interrupted such an important process.
A warrior's life: a biography of paulo coelho
10
There remain concerns however, over whether this objective can really be achieved.
Reuters
11
In many ways, however, the really difficult work is only just beginning.
The Irish Times
12
Another season of Braxton Family Values is looking really good right now.
Ebony
13
SEA student Molly Stark-Ragsdale: Working as a team has been really great.
Radio NZ
14
Whether the new company will really help things remains to be seen.
Wired
15
Was the agency really supposed to support armed revolution in Eastern Europe?
Legacy of ashes: the history of the cia
16
He said that at 'my age,' I really shouldn't need to date.
Bittersweet
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Really through the time
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