Word a Day
real
What does real mean?
real (adjective): that has objective, physical existence.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use real in a sentence?
- No one has ever seen a real unicorn. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce real?
/ɹil/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does real come from?
From Middle English real, from Old French reel.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of real?
What are antonyms of real?
Words related to real
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Test yourself: do you know “real”?
Tap an answer to check it. The same questions the app asks.
What does “real” mean?
steadfast, secure, solid (in position)
Not quite: that's what firm means.
remaining after expenses or deductions
Not quite: that's what net means.
that has objective, physical existence
Right! That's what “real” means.
first or earliest in a group or series
Not quite: that's what primary means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “real”?
possible
Not quite: possible means something else.
complete
Not quite: complete means something else.
existent
Right!
original
Not quite: original means something else.
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