real Synonyms

real Meaning

Wordnet

real (n)

any rational or irrational number

the basic unit of money in Brazil; equal to 100 centavos

an old small silver Spanish coin

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real (a)

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

no less than what is stated; worthy of the name

of, relating to, or representing an amount that is corrected for inflation

having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary

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real (s)

not to be taken lightly

capable of being treated as fact

being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something

(of property) fixed or immovable

coinciding with reality

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real (r)

used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal

Webster

real (n.)

A small Spanish silver coin; also, a denomination of money of account, formerly the unit of the Spanish monetary system.

A realist.

Webster

real (a.)

Royal; regal; kingly.

Actually being or existing; not fictitious or imaginary; as, a description of real life.

True; genuine; not artificial, counterfeit, or factitious; often opposed to ostensible; as, the real reason; real Madeira wine; real ginger.

Relating to things, not to persons.

Having an assignable arithmetical or numerical value or meaning; not imaginary.

Pertaining to things fixed, permanent, or immovable, as to lands and tenements; as, real property, in distinction from personal or movable property.

real Sentence Examples

  1. The real truth will eventually come to light.
  2. The painting is an exact replica, but it lacks the real beauty of the original.
  3. Despite his success, he remained a real down-to-earth person.
  4. I need real solutions to this complex problem, not just empty promises.
  5. The company's real intention is to maximize profit at any cost.
  6. The real culprit is still at large, and the investigation continues.
  7. It's important to separate real friends from fair-weather companions.
  8. The real challenge now is implementing the new strategy effectively.
  9. The real reason for her absence is still a mystery.
  10. The real power lies in the people, not in the politicians.

FAQs About the word real

any rational or irrational number, the basic unit of money in Brazil; equal to 100 centavos, an old small silver Spanish coin, being or occurring in fact or act

genuine, honest, actual, true, original, authentic, historical, certifiable, dinkum, pukka

simulated, mock, pseudo, imitation, supposititious, false, pseudo, false, phony, phoney

The real truth will eventually come to light.

The painting is an exact replica, but it lacks the real beauty of the original.

Despite his success, he remained a real down-to-earth person.

I need real solutions to this complex problem, not just empty promises.