Meaning
True, not made up; not a copy.
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Word origin
From Latin realis, meaning of a thing, based on res, a thing.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- realis
Examples
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"Real" means true and not fake. A real thing actually exists in the world. We say something is real when it is genuine, not pretend and not a copy.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 7: real, idea, close and 7 more words.