Comparative for actually being or existing
“Your ideas may sound good in theory but are impracticable in the real world.”
Comparative for officially recognized as possessing certain qualifications or meeting certain standards
“Is your sofa made from real leather?”
Comparative for free from any intent to deceive or impress
“I have no doubt that her empathy was real.”
Comparative for rightly so called
“One truly discovers who their real friends are in times of hardship.”
Comparative for important or serious in nature
“Some believe that climate change is a real problem while others are skeptical.”
Comparative for absolute in nature
“The win was a real triumph for Murray who had endured many heartaches and near misses up to this point.”
(informal) Comparative for honest in a blunt manner
“I'm just being real when I say you're getting fatter.”
(informal) Comparative for to be under no illusion, or to be serious about a matter
“She's not into you. Let's get real!”
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