English · Adjectives

real

/rɪəl/

[/rɪəl/]

genuine, actual

Beginneradjective

Definition

Existing in fact; not imagined or artificial.

Example

The diamond is real, not a cheap glass copy from the market.

The diamond is real, not a cheap glass copy from the market.

Etymology

From Latin 'realis' (actual), from 'res' (thing).

How & Where It’s Used

Distinguishes the actual from the imaginary or fake.

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