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for real |
1. adj. (informal) Genuine, true; serious, earnest. |
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Is his story for real? |
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Are you for real bro? |
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2. adv. Genuinely, truly. |
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This recipe takes two hours to cook, for real! |
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Analysis |
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for |
1. conj. (dated) Because. |
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2. prep. Towards. |
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The astronauts headed for the moon. |
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3. prep. Directed at, intended to belong to. |
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I have something for you. |
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real |
1. adj. True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent. |
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2. adj. Genuine, not artificial, counterfeit, or fake. |
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This is real leather. |
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3. adj. Genuine, unfeigned, sincere. |
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These are real tears! |
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