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Adverb

(modifies verb) Used to emphasize, or express certainty, about a statement or opinion

(modifies adjective) To a very large or great degree

In actual fact, as opposed to what is said or imagined to be true or possible

Characterized by a sense of honesty or authenticity

Almost or just about

In a sincere or genuine way

According to one's beliefs, views or feelings

Exactly as stated in words, not figuratively or idiomatically

For the most part

In actuality, bodily or corporeally

Interjection

Used to express shock, surprise or skepticism, or to indirectly request confirmation or more information

(typically sarcastic) Indicating that what was just said was obvious and unnecessary

Used to express or indicate affirmation or agreement

Phrase

As a matter of fact

Prepositional phrase

Used to contrast a false idea of what is true or possible with one that is more accurate

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Adverb

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(modifies verb) Used to emphasize, or express certainty, about a statement or opinion

beyond the shadow of a doubt

to tell you the truth

come hell or high water

as sure as eggs is eggs

there are no two ways about it

beyond a shadow of a doubt

beyond shadow of a doubt

acutely

in no uncertain terms

beyond any shadow of a doubt

beyond shadow of doubt

there's no denying it

no ifs ands or buts about it

it goes without saying

laying one's cards on the table

with no punches pulled

without prevarication

to all intents and purposes

more ❯

“There's their flatmate William who really ought to be getting a place of his own by now.”

Adverb

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(modifies adjective) To a very large or great degree

by a considerable amount

tons^US

tonnes^UK

to too great an extent

to too great an degree

from the bottom of your heart

marvelously^US

to the maximum extent

to the greatest degree

most deeply

best

to the highest degree

colourfully^UK

colorfully^US

supercalifragilisticexpialidociously

skillfully^US

skilfully^UK

more ❯

“It was really good.”

Adverb

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In actual fact, as opposed to what is said or imagined to be true or possible

“If they really are true supporters, they should consider actually getting behind the team.”

Adverb

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Characterized by a sense of honesty or authenticity

“I'm really sorry that we don't live in the same reality.”

Adverb

Almost or just about

for all practical purposes

to all intents and purposes

for practical purposes

for all intents and purposes

give or take a little

in all important respects

for the greatest part

on the edge of

substantially

close upon

in the neighborhood of

more ❯

“The team is trailing by a significant margin and the game is really over, to be honest.”

Adverb

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In a sincere or genuine way

Adverb

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According to one's beliefs, views or feelings

when you get right down to it

at the end of the day

first of all

when all is said and done

most of all

in substance

to all intents and purposes

when it comes down to it

when all's said and done

in the end

when push comes to shove

more ❯

Adverb

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Exactly as stated in words, not figuratively or idiomatically

Adverb

For the most part

to all intents and purposes

all things considered

taking everything into consideration

for all intents and purposes

in the general run of things

at the end of the day

as a whole

taking everything into account

all together

in general terms

when all is said and done

when you get right down to it

to the greatest extent

favouredly^UK

in the majority of cases

in all

when it comes down to it

considering everything

now and then

now and again

once and again

everything considered

everything being equal

in toto

taken together

summa summarum

when all's said and done

counting them all

everything included

in sum

given the circumstances

in the first instance

more ❯

Adverb

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In actuality, bodily or corporeally

more ❯

Interjection

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Used to express shock, surprise or skepticism, or to indirectly request confirmation or more information

“Really? That sounds almost too good to be true!”

Interjection

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(typically sarcastic) Indicating that what was just said was obvious and unnecessary

“Really? You think what I'm saying is stupid. Tell me more.”

Interjection

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Used to express or indicate affirmation or agreement

“Really, that goal was something special!”

Phrase

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As a matter of fact

Prepositional phrase

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Used to contrast a false idea of what is true or possible with one that is more accurate

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