exact meaning of Not really

[Moon55]

I need your help ! Please teach me the exact meaning of " Not really " in follow conversation...
I'm confused especially when it asked in negative question.

I googled but couldn't find out... Please help me. Thank you in advance !! :angel:

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A: What kind of relationship you and xxxxx ?

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[FONT=&quot]B: Do you know xxxxx ?
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A: You don't want to even answer ?

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B: Not really, We're friend

 

[Eckaslike]

"Not really" in this context is a polite way of saying "no".

See the final example under definition A1. http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/really

 

[Moon55]

Eckaslike,Thank you very much ! Finally feeling good ;-)