re-ally

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re`-al•ly′

re•al•ly

(ˈri ə li, ˈri li)

adv.

1. actually: things as they really are.

2. genuinely; truly: a really hot day.

3. indeed: Really, this is too much.

interj.

4. (used to express surprise, reproof, etc.)

[1400–50]

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