Real

adjective
/riːl/

Meaning

actually existing; genuine; not imaginary or fake
actually existing or happening; true and not imagined

Example Sentences

This is a real diamond, not a fake one.

This is the real deal, no gimmicks.

Synonyms

genuine, authentic, actual, true, legitimate
Entry 1
genuine, authentic, actual, true, legitimate
Entry 2
genuine, authentic, true, actual

Antonyms

fake, artificial, imaginary, false, counterfeit
Entry 1
fake, artificial, imaginary, false, counterfeit
Entry 2
fake, imaginary

Collocations

real life, real estate, real world, real problem, real situation, real thing
Entry 1
real life, real estate, real world, real problem, real situation
Entry 2
real thing, real world, real life

Related Vocabularies

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Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion
passed from parents to their children through genes or by inheritance.
The most perfect or typical example of something.
Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; helpful.
Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.

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