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adj. real VERBS be, look, prove | consider sth The document is not considered genuine. ADV. absolutely, completely, perfectly, quite Her happiness was perfectly genuine. | apparently | obviously | undoubtedly sincere VERBS appear, be, look, seem, sound ADV. really, very | absolutely, completely, perfectly, quite I'm convinced she is absolutely genuine. | enough His offer sounded genuine enough. | apparently | obviously | undoubtedly
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genuine
used about a feeling, thing, or person that really is what they seem to be:
• genuine concern • Experts believe that the painting is genuine. • genuine refugees • a genuine reason for taking time off work • If a student has genuine religious objections to a school activity, they do not have to participate.
real
not false or artificial:
• real wood • His real name is Reginald. • It looks just like the real thing . • Are those flowers real or artificial?
authentic
authentic food, music, clothes etc are correct for the place or the period in history that they are supposed to be from:
• It’s a friendly restaurant offering authentic Greek food. • authentic medieval instruments • The dancers wore authentic Native American designs.
true
[ only before noun ] having all the qualities you would expect a particular type of person or thing to have:
• a true friend • She is a true professional. • Being a true Red Sox fan, he never missed a game. • True Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God.
bona fide
[ usually before noun ] bona fide people or things are really what they say they are, especially when this can be checked by looking at official documents:
• a bona fide medical qualification • a bona fide company • This club is only open to bona fide members.
hard evidence/facts
evidence or facts that are genuine and can be proved:
• There was no hard evidence to support the theory.
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