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for real



Definitions

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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. 



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