Is "really" an informal word?
Is "really" popular in the the US
We can't say: "I very love him" but can say: "I really love him", right?
We say: "I don't really like coffee" or "I really don't like coffee"? If both of them are correct, are thier meanings difference?
NOT A TEACHER
(1) That word is my favorite word, really! (= I am telling you the truth)
(2) May I add a few words to the excellent answers from the two moderators?
(3) Yes, "really" is a very popular word in the United States. In fact, some
writing teachers tell us NOT to use it so much.
(4) One moderator has already explained your "coffee" sentence. Let me give
you another one. Let's say a man visits your country. Let's say that he learned
a few words and sentences of your native language. So when the man arrives in
your country, he says "How are you?" in your language:
You: I see that you speak Vietnamese.
The man: Oh, I do not really speak Vietnamese. ( = Yes, I know a few words and
sentences, but that is all. Nothing more.)
You: I do not believe you. I think that you really (actually/in fact) speak Vietnamese.
The man: I really do not speak it. ( = Believe me!) (You could also say: Really,
I do not speak it.)
(5) I am really (= very) happy that you want to understand this word. Check all the dictionaries
on the Web and you will get lots of good examples.
(6) One last point: Sometimes you will hear native speakers say something like:
Usingenglish.com is a real good place to learn English.
Please remember the correct English is: really good. (= very good)
P.S. If you have more questions about "really," please post them here.
Many people will be really happy to answer you. Really!
