Reality
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹiːˈælɪti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Reality is a noun meaning The state of being actual or real; realness.
Meaning
The state of being actual or real; realness.
More Meanings
- The real world.
- A real entity, event, or other fact.
- The entirety of all that is real.
- An individual observer's own subjective perception of that which is real.
- (law, obsolete) Realty; real estate.
- (broadcasting, attributive) Reality television.
- (obsolete) Loyalty; devotion.
Example Sentences
And to realities yield all her shows.
The ultimate reality of life is that it ends in death.
Does this mean that reality has caught up with science fiction?
A man very often fancies that he understands a critic, when in reality he does not comprehend his meaning.
Word Forms
- realities
Synonyms for reality
Depending on context, synonyms include truth, actuality, world, realism, realness.
Antonyms for reality
Common opposites include fantasy, irreality, unreality.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include realness, realism, world, fact, actuality, realistic.
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