Really Vs Realy? - Spelling Which Is Correct How To Spell

really

Correct spelling, explanation: every adverb in English is based on an adjective. In this case, the adjective is real. To create the adverb, we have to add the ending -ly to its root. The important thing is we can’t omit one of the -l letters. Some of the English users misspell the right form – really – as realy.

Definition of really:adverb, truly, very, often used to express anger or surpriseDid you really think I wanted to see you after what you did?John really needed water.

Expressions and phrases with really:Some commonly used expressions with really are:Do you really think so?I really can’t say.I’m doing really well.I’m not really sure.

realy

Incorrect spelling, explanation: when an adjective ends with an -l letter, a common adverbial suffix added to it is -ly. That’s why the correct form is really, not realy – one must spell this word with a double -l. This mistake may occur because of the accidental omission of the one -l.

rilly

Incorrect spelling

erally

Incorrect spelling

raelly

Incorrect spelling

riley

Incorrect spelling

rely

Incorrect spelling

relly

Incorrect spelling

raely

Incorrect spelling

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✓ Content verified by English professionalWritten by: Aleksandra CzachórMaster of polish philology with a specialization in translation at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. Interested in English literature and filmography. Copywriter and translator by profession. A fan of linguistic curiosities and kind people.Last updated: September 19, 2022Published on: August 15, 2016

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