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really · adverb /ˈriː.li/Full view
Nouns: realism, realist, reality, unreality, realization
Adjectives: real, unreal, realistic, unrealistic
Verbs: realize
Adverbs: real, really, realistically
really (VERY GREAT)
A1 very or very much
Dictionary examples:

She's really friendly/nice.

I really like/love them.

That's really interesting.

It's a really difficult decision.

Learner example:

I really like my lessons, [the] teacher and my new friends. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)

really (EMPHASIZING)
A2 used to give particular importance to a verb, especially a modal verb
Dictionary examples:

I really have to call Ursula this week.

You really shouldn't worry.

Learner example:

I really need to study. (Key English Test; A2; Portuguese)

really (FACT)
B1 used when you are saying what is the truth of a situation
Dictionary examples:

He isn't really angry - he's just pretending.

You don't really expect them to refuse, do you?

She said she was twenty-eight, but really she's over thirty.

Learner example:

The first lesson was about the present tense and wasn't really difficult for us. (Preliminary English Test; B1; French)

not really
B1 used for replying that something is not true in a way that is less strong than saying "no"
Dictionary examples:

"So was the food good?" "Not really."

"Did you like him?" "Not really."

really · exclamation /ˈriː.li/
Really?
A2 used to express interest or surprise
Dictionary examples:

"Apparently she's leaving." "Really? When?"

"She's agreed to try parachute jumping with me." "Really? Do you think she'll do it?"

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