reality

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние вещей такими, какими они существуют на самом деле, в противоположность идеалистическому или воображаемому представлению о них.

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

uncountable

1. The state of things as they existB1formal

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

   Реальность

   • 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.

   Synonymsactualityexistencefactreal worldtruth

   Antonymsdreamfantasyfictionillusionimaginationunreality

2. Something that is realB1formal

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

   Реальность

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

   Synonymsactualitycertaintyfactphenomenontruth

   Antonymsdelusiondreamfantasyfictionillusionimaginationunreality

3. Everyday lifeA2informal

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

   Повседневность

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

   Synonymsreal lifereal world

   Antonymsdreamfantasyfictionillusionimagination