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Johnleo Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

usage of "really"

1i00What did it matter if Snape stole it (the philosopher's stone), 01font00really02font00?02i02br
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00 What's the function of "really" here? There are too many defintions for it and it's not a easy job to choose one. 02br
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00Thank you.0-
  

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02br 02br 00Here, 01i 00really02i 00 = in fact. 0-

— Mister Micawber

  • 02br 02br 00Here, 01i 00really02i 00 = in fact.
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00The on-line dictionaries only have 3 or 4 definitions, really.02br
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00Here, 01i00really02i00 = in fact. 0-
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0Hi,02br
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00It means 'in actual fact'. The speaker is saying "Yes, it may matter, but is it important that It matters?" It invites the listener to reconsider the matter.02br
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00eg 01i00Everyday, you say that you love me, but do you love me really?02i02br
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00Best wishes, Clive0-
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