Definition of "real"

Kid-friendly meaning of real, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "real" mean?

real (adjective) — actually true, not fake or pretend.

Part of speechAdjective Syllables1 (real)

Example sentences using "real"

Grade K–2
That is a real ring.
Grade 3–5
Is this a real diamond or just a really shiny piece of glass?
Grade 6–8
Real friendships almost never start the way movies show them — they sneak up on you across months of small ordinary moments.

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