Definitions

real

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /

ADJECTIVE

genuine in existence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolute actual authentic certain evident for real honest legitimate original palpable physical positive sincere solid substantial substantive true undeniable

STRONG

concrete corporal essential existent firm material present right sound stable

WEAK

bodily bona fide corporeal de facto embodied existing factual heartfelt in the flesh incarnate indubitable intrinsic irrefutable live perceptible rightful sensible tangible unaffected undoubted unfeigned valid veritable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

counterfeit dishonest disputable doubtful dubious false fraudulent hidden indefinite invalid mental obscure questionable spiritual uncertain unclear unreal unreliable unsure untrustworthy vague

STRONG

flexible immaterial intangible unfit unhealthy unimportant unstable

WEAK

fake feigned imaginary untrue

Example Sentences

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The property on Indian Creek Island would mark the first significant real estate investment that Zuckerberg has made in Florida in many years.

From MarketWatch

"Without a robust and urgent roadmap, there is a real risk this inquiry will not be able to fulfil its statutory objectives in the allotted time," she warned.

From BBC

"There's something in it about migrancy, because we're not sure about these gulls... why are they here - things travelling, wanted, unwanted. I think there's a real story in there for now."

From BBC

"From Slovakia, you have to win a title to have a real chance."

From BBC

For the first time, they were able to determine in real time and with a single measurement whether the combined quantum state formed by the two Majorana modes was even or odd.

From Science Daily

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