Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
real
Adjective
/rɪəl/
Definition
Actually existing or occurring; not imagined or supposed.
Examples
- The diamond on her ring is real, not a fake.
- He found it hard to believe that such a real phenomenon could happen.
- The struggle for equality is a real issue in society.
Meaning
The term ‘real’ refers to something that is genuine, authentic, or true, as opposed to something that is false, counterfeit, or hypothetical.
Synonyms
- genuine
- true
- authentic
- actual
- veritable