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Definition reality in British English

reality noun

noun
/riˈæləti/

▪ accept, confront, deny, face (up to), ignore, recognize, wake up to

1

the real character or nature of things, not what you imagine or think is possible

Example

He is no longer able to differentiate between fantasy and reality.

Example

a distorted sense of reality

Example

What she had to do, finally, was face reality.

Example

Her version of events bore absolutely no relation to reality.

Example

This is a man who has lost touch with reality.

Synonyms and related words
the real world real life reality
2

a fact, event, or situation as it really exists

Example

the grim realities of war

Example

After years of hard work, his dream has become a reality.

Example

Our politicians are completely out of touch with the realities of the situation.

Synonyms and related words
the real world real life reality
Definition reality in British English