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Definition real in American English

real adjective

adjective
/riəl/
1

existing in the physical world, not just in someone's imagination or in stories

Example

Children believe that these characters are real.

Example

She had many illnesses, both real and imaginary.

Example

I had never met a real live pop star before.

Synonyms and related words
real true genuine
2

true and not just according to what someone claims

Example

We all know the President's real reason for refusing to speak.

Example

Her real name is Jane Trent.

Synonyms and related words
real true genuine
3

complete: used for emphasizing that a description of someone or something is very accurate

Example

You could tell the guy was a real nerd.

Example

This walk is a real treat for anyone interested in birds.

Synonyms and related words
complete completely entire thorough total pure
3.1

used for emphasizing that someone or something has the true qualities of a particular type of person or thing

Example

He had no real friends.

Example

Few tourists see the real Spain.

Synonyms and related words
actually certainly clearly
4

not false or artificial

Example

Is that a real diamond?

Example

You'd pay more for real leather.

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real true genuine
5

most important

Example

Forget these side issues, and let's deal with the real issue.

Example

The real problem is toxic waste and oil slicks.

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main basic primary
6

important or impressive enough to be worth considering or worrying about

Example

The committee had little real power.

Example

The trip was difficult, but we were never in any real danger.

Synonyms and related words
important major key
7

a real amount or number is one that you get after considering everything that could affect its value

Example

Real economic growth was measured at 4.5 percent.

Example

Both prices and wages are rising, leaving real wages unchanged.

Synonyms and related words
real true genuine
8

something in a book, movie, etc. that is real seems so much like life that you almost believe it exists

Example

The battle scenes are frighteningly real.

Example

Modern computer graphics look so real!

Synonyms and related words
real true genuine
Definition real in American English

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