Really

We use the adverb really when we want to emphasise something:

That pasta was really delicious. Thank you.

I really like those photographs. Can we see them on the computer?

Emigrating to Canada was a really big decision for the whole family.

We also use really to question whether what someone says is true:

They don’t look pleased to me. Are they really pleased?

Is that really her sister? They don’t look at all alike.

We can use really to make a negative utterance less direct:

I’m not really angry, but I wanted them to think about their behaviour.

A:
What do you think she should say to him?

B:
I don’t know, really.

We can use really as a short response when we show interest or surprise:

A:
They’re going on a cycling holiday to France.

B:
Really?

A:
Yes, and they’re going to the Alps!