How to Use "Real" with Example Sentences

real (adj): true; actually existing

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Used with verbs:

"This story seems real."
(seems, sounds, be: is/am/are)

"The fake flowers look real."
(look)

"The situation is becoming real."
(be + becoming)

Used with nouns:

"This necklace is made of real gold."
(gold, rubies, emeralds, diamonds, gems)

"What is his real name?"
(name)

"She and I have a real friendship."
(friendship, love)

"That horse is a real beauty."
(beauty)

"I would never do that in real life."
(life)

"The real world is a rough place."
(world)

"This looks like the real thing."
(thing)

"He is a real friend."
(friend, gentleman)

"The movie was shot in real time."
(time)

"Moving out of the country is a real possibility."
(possibility, shock)

"He is in real danger."
(danger)

"I don't know who my real mother is."
(mother, father)

"You have no real understanding of the situation."
(understanding)

"This coat is made of real fur."
(fur, leather)

"We have a real problem here."
(problem, situation)

"This car is a real value."
(value, bargain)

Used with adverbs:

"The diamonds look real enough."
(enough)

"It was all too real."
(all too, very, frighteningly)