Realy vs. Really: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 15, 2023
Realy is an incorrect spelling. The right spelling is Really, denoting genuine interest or emphasis.
Which is correct: Realy or Really
How to spell Really?
Realy is Incorrect
Really is Correct
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Key Differences
"Really" contains two 'l's while "Realy" has only one.
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Associate the word "really" with "all" – both have double 'l's.
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If something is real, adding emphasis makes it "really real", emphasizing the double 'l'.
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Think of "Really" as a seal of authenticity, containing two 'l's as its pillars.
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Oct 13, 2023
Spellcheck tools will underline "Realy"; it's a reminder to add the extra 'l'.
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Realy and Really Definitions
Really
Used to emphasize the truth of a statement.
It was really cold last night.
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Really
In actual truth or fact
There isn't really a lake there.
It's just a mirage.
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Really
Used to express surprise, skepticism, displeasure, or interest
"I've been reading her diary." "Really?".
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Really
(modal) Actually; in fact; in reality.
"He really is a true friend." / "Really? What makes you so sure?"
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Really
Very (modifying an adjective); very much (modifying a verb).
But ma, I really, really want to go to the show!
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Really
Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.
A: He won the Nobel Prize yesterday.
B: Really?
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Really
Indicating that what was just said was obvious and unnecessary; contrived incredulity
A: I've just been reading Shakespeare - he's one of the best authors like, ever!
B: Really.
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Really
Indicating affirmation, agreement.
A: That girl talks about herself way too much.
B: Really. She's a nightmare.
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Really
Indicating displeasure at another person's behaviour or statement.
Well, really! How rude.
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Really
In a real manner; with or in reality; actually; in truth.
Whose anger is really but a short fit of madness.
Why, really, sixty-five is somewhat old.
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Really
In accordance with truth or fact or reality;
She was now truly American
A genuinely open society
They don't really listen to us
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Really
In actual fact;
To be nominally but not actually independent
No one actually saw the shark
Large meteorites actually come from the asteroid belt
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Really
In fact (used as intensifiers or sentence modifiers);
In truth, moral decay hastened the decline of the Roman Empire
Really, you shouldn't have done it
A truly awful book
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Really
Used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal;
She was very gifted
He played very well
A really enjoyable evening
I'm real sorry about it
A rattling good yarn
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Really
Used to query the confirmation or disbelief of something.
Did he really say that?
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FAQs
Which vowel is used before Really?
The letter "a" is used before the double 'l' in "Really."
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Why is it called Really?
It's derived from the word "real" with the adverbial suffix "-ly" to indicate the manner or degree of something.
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What is the singular form of Really?
"Really" is an adverb and doesn't have singular or plural forms.
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Which preposition is used with Really?
Prepositions aren't typically associated directly with "Really."
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Which conjunction is used with Really?
"And" or "but" can be used depending on context.
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What is the verb form of Really?
"Really" is an adverb and doesn't have a verb form.
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Which article is used with Really?
"Really" doesn't typically take an article directly.
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Is Really a negative or positive word?
Neutral; its connotation depends on context.
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Is Really a vowel or consonant?
"Really" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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What is the opposite of Really?
There isn't a direct antonym, but "falsely" can be opposite in some contexts.
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Which determiner is used with Really?
"Really" doesn't typically take a determiner.
Janet White
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Is the Really term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used in metaphoric contexts.
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What is the first form of Really?
"Really" is an adverb and doesn't have verb forms.
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What is a stressed syllable in Really?
The first syllable, "Real," is stressed.
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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