English Phrase of the Day
for realDefinitions
| English > English | ||
| for real | ||
| 1. adj. (informal) Genuine, true; serious, earnest. | ||
| Is his story for real? | ||
| Are you for real bro? | ||
| 2. adv. Genuinely, truly. | ||
| This recipe takes two hours to cook, for real! | ||
| Analysis | ||
| for |  © | |
| 1. conj. (dated) Because. | ||
| 2. prep. Towards. | ||
| The astronauts headed for the moon. | ||
| 3. prep. Directed at, intended to belong to. | ||
| I have something for you. | ||
| real | | |
| 1. adj. True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent. | ||
| 2. adj. Genuine, not artificial, counterfeit, or fake. | ||
| This is real leather. | ||
| 3. adj. Genuine, unfeigned, sincere. | ||
| These are real tears! | ||
Example Sentences
But it's no substitute for real people.  Right, so we'll soon be finding out the hard way who's sovereign here for real. You will work for real and play in the playground across the street. The world is just not ready for real scientific documentation. This is the highest number for more than a year and we will keep up the pressure for real change in Honduras. |
Review previous phrases
| at death's door | come across | put up with | spitting image |
| out of control | each other | a little | put up |
| aside from | account for | as long as | sooner or later |
| for real | big brother | run by | in favor of |
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