Real

/rɪəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Real estate; property consisting of land and the buildings on it.

She invested in real to build her wealth.

adjective

Actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed.

The threat of climate change is a real concern for governments worldwide.

True and authentic; genuine.

She wants to own a real piece of art, not just a reproduction.

Significant or important.

He made a real impact on the community with his volunteer work.

Middle English, from Latin 'realis', from 'res' meaning 'thing'.

keep it real

to stay true to oneself; to be honest and authentic.

real deal

someone or something that is genuine; not an imitation.

real McCoy

the genuine article; the authentic item.

real estate

property consisting of land and the buildings on it.

real talk

honest and straightforward conversation.

reality

the state of things as they actually exist.

really

used to emphasize the truth or seriousness of a situation.

realism

the attitude or practice of accepting a situation as it is and being prepared to deal with it accordingly.

realia

items from real life used for educational purposes.

realist

a person who accepts a situation as it is and is prepared to deal with it accordingly.

To be true or authentic.

That concert was real!

Used to emphasize something remarkable.

You did real good on that test!

In context of an event, denotes that it's a big deal.

This is a real party!