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British pronunciation
/ˈriːəl/

Definition & Meaning of "real"

01

having actual existence and not imaginary

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actual

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The real world is often different from dreams and fantasies.
The tree in the backyard is real; you can touch its bark and smell its leaves.
02

having the full value or significance as described

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genuine

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The real challenge was harder than anyone anticipated.
His real talent was evident in every performance.
03

having significant seriousness or gravity

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The threat of the virus is real, and we must take precautions.
His concerns about the project were real and warranted attention.
04

having genuine quality or authenticity

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The house is made of real wood, not fake materials.
He gave me a real diamond for my birthday.
05

having value adjusted for changes in price or purchasing power, reflecting the true economic worth

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Real income accounts for inflation, showing the true purchasing power.
The economy grew in real dollars, not just nominal value.
06

genuinely real and verifiable

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The researchers provided real data that could be independently verified, rather than speculative estimates.
The scientist presented real evidence from the experiments, which supported the new theory.
real
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used to emphasize something to a high degree or extent

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She 's real talented in playing the piano.
The team worked real hard to meet the project deadline.
Real
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a former coin, historically used in Spain and its colonies, and often divided into smaller units

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The real was replaced by the peso in many Spanish-speaking countries.
The value of the real varied depending on the region.
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a unit of currency used in some countries, such as Brazil

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I only had one real left after shopping.
The real has been the currency of Brazil since 1994.
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