reality

• Substantiv, das den Zustand der Dinge bezeichnet, wie sie tatsächlich existieren, im Gegensatz zu idealistischen oder eingebildeten Vorstellungen; auch die Gesamtheit des Wirklichen und Tatsächlichen.

A noun referring to the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or imaginary notion of them.

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1. The state of things as they existB1formal

   The actual state of things, as opposed to an idealistic or imaginary idea.

   Realität

   • He had to face the reality of his financial situation.
   • The reality of the situation is that we need more time.
   • She struggled to accept the reality of her loss.

   Synonymeactualityexistencefactreal worldtruth

   Antonymedreamfantasyfictionillusionimaginationunreality

2. Something that is realB1formal

   An actual thing, event, or situation that exists in the physical world.

   Realität

   • Virtual reality is becoming more advanced.
   • The dream felt so real, but it was not reality.
   • The reality of climate change is undeniable.

   Synonymeactualitycertaintyfactphenomenontruth

   Antonymedelusiondreamfantasyfictionillusionimaginationunreality

3. Everyday lifeA2informal

   The ordinary, practical aspects of life, as opposed to fantasy or fiction.

   Alltag

   • After the vacation, it was back to reality.
   • Reality TV shows are very popular.
   • In reality, things are often more complicated than they seem.

   Synonymereal lifereal world

   Antonymedreamfantasyfictionillusionimagination