--- title: R — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 9 description: The 1025 words of the English dictionary under R, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/9/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / R # R — The English dictionary · page 9 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* To make something work or become active again after it was stopped or switched off: «reactivate your account».[↗](../../reactivate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (science) To start a chemical, a volcano, a virus or a process working again.[↗](../../reactivate/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mum reactivated the burglar alarm before we left.[↗](../../reactivate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · You must reactivate your library card every year.[↗](../../reactivate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists think the volcano could reactivate.[↗](../../reactivate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The chickenpox virus can reactivate years later as shingles.[↗](../../reactivate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Click the link to reactivate your account.[↗](../../reactivate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Adding water reactivated the dried yeast.[↗](../../reactivate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **reactive** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (science) Likely to change quickly when it meets another substance; a reactive metal like sodium reacts strongly with water.[↗](../../reactive/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Acting only after something has happened, instead of planning ahead (the opposite of "proactive").[↗](../../reactive/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Easily upset or quick to respond strongly to things, like a reactive dog that barks at everything.[↗](../../reactive/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Sodium is so reactive that it fizzes and bursts into flame in water.[↗](../../reactive/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Gold is not very reactive, so it does not rust.[↗](../../reactive/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our dog is reactive and barks at every bike.[↗](../../reactive/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't just be reactive — plan ahead before problems happen.[↗](../../reactive/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Some sunglasses are reactive to light and darken in the sun.[↗](../../reactive/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Potassium is more reactive than iron.[↗](../../reactive/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **reactivity** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (science, chemistry) How easily and how strongly a substance takes part in chemical reactions: «Potassium has high reactivity.».[↗](../../reactivity/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (science, psychology) How strongly a person or body reacts to something, such as stress or an allergy trigger.[↗](../../reactivity/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Potassium is at the top of the reactivity series.[↗](../../reactivity/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Gold has very low reactivity, so it stays shiny for centuries.[↗](../../reactivity/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We tested the reactivity of metals in acid.[↗](../../reactivity/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Sodium's high reactivity makes it fizz and dart about on water.[↗](../../reactivity/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Iron's reactivity with water and air makes it rust.[↗](../../reactivity/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Some children have high reactivity to pollen.[↗](../../reactivity/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **reactor** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A large machine, especially a nuclear reactor, in which atoms are split to make heat to produce electricity.[↗](../../reactor/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Any container where chemical reactions take place.[↗](../../reactor/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A nuclear reactor makes heat to produce electricity.[↗](../../reactor/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The Chernobyl reactor exploded in Ukraine, and the area around it is still unsafe.[↗](../../reactor/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Workers in the reactor wear special suits.[↗](../../reactor/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Some submarines are powered by small reactors.[↗](../../reactor/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists tested a new reactor design.[↗](../../reactor/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The reactor core must be kept cool with water.[↗](../../reactor/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **read** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To read is to look at written words and understand what they say.[↗](../../read/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To read aloud is to say the words out loud for others.[↗](../../read/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To read a clock, a map or a thermometer is to understand what it shows.[↗](../../read/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A read is a time spent reading: a good read.[↗](../../read/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Read the whole problem first, then choose.[↗](../../read/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Read the question again: what does it ask for?[↗](../../read/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Mia read 12 pages on Monday and 9 pages on Tuesday.[↗](../../read/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Ben has read 15 of the 40 pages in his book.[↗](../../read/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad reads me a story every night.[↗](../../read/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Can you read the time on the clock?[↗](../../read/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I read the label to check for nuts.[↗](../../read/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · That book was a great read.[↗](../../read/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · "You are learned, and can read."[↗](../../read/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And he took the book of the covenant, and read in the hearing of the people; and they said: 'All that the LORD hath spoken will we do, and obey.'[↗](../../read/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.24.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../read/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · when all Israel is come to appear before the LORD thy God in the place which He shall choose, thou shalt read this law before all Israel in their hearing.[↗](../../read/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.31.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../read/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · The substance of this little volume was read as a (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../read/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · the letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.[↗](../../read/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings EZR.4.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../read/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And Zephaniah the priest read this letter in the ears of Jeremiah the prophet.[↗](../../read/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.29.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../read/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · And Jeremiah said to Seraiah: 'When thou comest to Babylon, then see that thou read all these words, (Prophets JER.51.61, JPS 1917)[↗](../../read/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **readable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Readable means easy and pleasant to read.[↗](../../readable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Readable means clear enough to be read, for example handwriting.[↗](../../readable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Please make your handwriting readable.[↗](../../readable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The book was very readable.[↗](../../readable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The sign was faded but still readable.[↗](../../readable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Good code is readable.[↗](../../readable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Bigger letters made the poster more readable.[↗](../../readable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Large print makes books readable for Grandma.[↗](../../readable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **reader** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A reader is a person who reads, or who is reading a book, a paper or a story.[↗](../../reader/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A book used to learn to read, often with short easy stories.[↗](../../reader/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A machine or app that reads something, like a card reader or an e-reader.[↗](../../reader/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She is a fast reader.[↗](../../reader/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The author wants the reader to feel scared.[↗](../../reader/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class reader is about a lost dog.[↗](../../reader/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My dad reads books on his e-reader.[↗](../../reader/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Tap your card on the card reader.[↗](../../reader/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Are you a mind reader?[↗](../../reader/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") That's what I was thinking\![↗](../../reader/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Young readers will enjoy this book.[↗](../../reader/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Now, reader, time what happened by your watch.[↗](../../reader/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Google Book Search helps readers discover the world's books while helping authors and publishers reach new audiences.[↗](../../reader/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../reader/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Interested readers can check the 1562 Mantua edition for themselves through the digital archives of the National Library of Israel: nli.org.il/he/books/NNLALEPH990012793690205171/NLI.[↗](../../reader/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../reader/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · I therefore hope that the candid reader will consider the great difficulties I had to overcome in this still unbeaten way of the ancient Jewish spiritual region, and will receive with indulgence this new contribution to archaeological knowledge.[↗](../../reader/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../reader/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **readily** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Readily means quickly and willingly, without fuss.[↗](../../readily/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Readily means easily, without difficulty: readily available.[↗](../../readily/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Sugar dissolves readily in warm water.[↗](../../readily/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She readily agreed to help.[↗](../../readily/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Fresh water is not readily available in the desert.[↗](../../readily/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Dry paper burns readily.[↗](../../readily/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher readily answered our questions.[↗](../../readily/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · These parts are readily found in any hardware shop.[↗](../../readily/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Iron rusts readily in damp air.[↗](../../readily/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He readily admitted he had broken the vase.[↗](../../readily/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The Editor thinks that children will readily forgive him for publishing another Fairy Book.[↗](../../readily/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **readiness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The state of being prepared and ready for something.[↗](../../readiness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Willingness, being happy to do something: «her readiness to help».[↗](../../readiness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Quickness: «readiness of wit».[↗](../../readiness/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The boats were kept in readiness for a rescue.[↗](../../readiness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her readiness to help made her popular.[↗](../../readiness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We packed the bags in readiness for the trip.[↗](../../readiness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The fire crew is always in a state of readiness.[↗](../../readiness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher checked our readiness for the exam.[↗](../../readiness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · His readiness to say sorry ended the argument.[↗](../../readiness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Your readiness to give up your Princess will only show how generous you are."[↗](../../readiness/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **reading** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Reading is looking at written words and understanding them.[↗](../../reading/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A reading is a piece of writing read aloud to people, as in church or at a wedding.[↗](../../reading/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A reading is the number shown on a measuring instrument, like a thermometer or meter.[↗](../../reading/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A reading is the way you understand something, an interpretation.[↗](../../reading/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (UK) Reading is also the name of a town in England, said «RED-ing».[↗](../../reading/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* (law) A reading is a stage when a new law is discussed in parliament.[↗](../../reading/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Reading every evening helps you learn new words.[↗](../../reading/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My reading book is about a talking fox.[↗](../../reading/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The first reading in church was from the Book of Isaiah.[↗](../../reading/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Take a reading from the thermometer every hour.[↗](../../reading/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The meter reading shows how much electricity we used.[↗](../../reading/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · My reading of the poem is that it is about loneliness.[↗](../../reading/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We drove through Reading on the way to London.[↗](../../reading/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · "Brothers!" said Vanya, "I've done my share of reading.[↗](../../reading/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · 24) The reading of Von Jo.[↗](../../reading/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../reading/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · The reading of Rabbi Luria is as follows: (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../reading/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · 14) I adopted here the reading of Judah Halevi, namely: (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../reading/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And they read in the book, in the Law of God, distinctly; and they gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.[↗](../../reading/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings NEH.8.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reading/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading in the book the words of the LORD in the LORD'S house.[↗](../../reading/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.36.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reading/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And it shall be, when thou hast made an end of reading this book, that thou shalt bind a stone to it, and cast it into the midst of the Euphrates; (Prophets JER.51.63, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reading/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **ready** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Ready means prepared and able to do something now.[↗](../../ready/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Ready means finished and able to be used or eaten: dinner is ready.[↗](../../ready/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Ready to do something can mean willing or likely to do it.[↗](../../ready/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Are you ready for school?[↗](../../ready/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Dinner is ready\![↗](../../ready/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") Come and wash your hands.[↗](../../ready/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Ready, steady, go\![↗](../../ready/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I'm getting ready for the swimming lesson.[↗](../../ready/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The cake will be ready in twenty minutes.[↗](../../ready/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Is everyone ready to go?[↗](../../ready/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She was ready to help anyone who asked.[↗](../../ready/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep your bag packed so you are ready in the morning.[↗](../../ready/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · "I am ready," said the emperor.[↗](../../ready/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And he made ready his chariots, and took his people with him.[↗](../../ready/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.14.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../ready/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And he said unto the people: 'Be ready against the third day; come not near a woman.'[↗](../../ready/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.19.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../ready/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And they made ready the present against Joseph's coming at noon; for they heard that they should eat bread there.[↗](../../ready/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.43.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../ready/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Make ready buckler and shield, and draw near to battle.[↗](../../ready/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.46.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../ready/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And Joram said: 'Make ready.'[↗](../../ready/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") And they made ready his chariot.[↗](../../ready/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2KI.9.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../ready/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · His trouble shall be ravenous, and calamity shall be ready for his fall.[↗](../../ready/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.18.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../ready/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **real** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Existing in fact, not imagined: «Dragons are not real.».[↗](../../real/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* True, not fake: «real gold».[↗](../../real/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Actual, true: «the real reason».[↗](../../real/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Used to make something stronger: «a real friend».[↗](../../real/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* In maths, real numbers are all the numbers on the number line.[↗](../../real/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* (casual, US) «Real» means very: «real good», «real quick».[↗](../../real/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 7:* (casual, slang) «For real?» asks are you serious; «keep it real» means be honest, be yourself; «get real» means be sensible, stop dreaming.[↗](../../real/#m7 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 8:* (rough) «A real pain» or «a real idiot» makes an insult stronger.[↗](../../real/#m8 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 9:* (formal) «Actual», «genuine», «authentic» and «tangible» are stiff words for real.[↗](../../real/#m9 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 10:* In a story, to be "Real" means to have become a true, living friend through being loved.[↗](../../real/#m10 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Is that a real dinosaur bone?[↗](../../real/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Unicorns are not real.[↗](../../real/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · This ring is made of real silver.[↗](../../real/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · What is the real reason you're late?[↗](../../real/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She is a real friend.[↗](../../real/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Use maths to solve real-life problems.[↗](../../real/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The pictures online may not be real.[↗](../../real/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Is this for real?[↗](../../real/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · brb real quick, getting 2 more chairs (casual)[↗](../../real/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Get real, you can't run 50 km in an hour.[↗](../../real/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (rough)[↗](../../real/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · You're a real pain, you know that?[↗](../../real/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (rough)[↗](../../real/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Determine the actual expenditure, given that the advertised price of 20 dollars is reduced by 5.[↗](../../real/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (formal exam)[↗](../../real/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · "I am Real!" said the little Rabbit.[↗](../../real/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · D., remarked very truly in his German preface to the book "Yezirah," published in Leipzig, 1830: "This book is for two reasons highly important: in the first place, that the real Cabala, or mystical (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../real/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **realign** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To put things back into a straight line or the correct position: «realign the wheels of a car».[↗](../../realign/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To change your plans, ideas or friendships to fit a new situation: «The country realigned itself with its neighbours.».[↗](../../realign/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The mechanic realigned the car's wheels.[↗](../../realign/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Braces slowly realign your teeth.[↗](../../realign/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We realigned the chairs into neat rows.[↗](../../realign/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · After the election some parties realigned with each other.[↗](../../realign/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The team realigned its goals after losing the first game.[↗](../../realign/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Realign the ruler with the edge of the paper.[↗](../../realign/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **realisation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The moment when you suddenly understand or become aware of something.[↗](../../realisation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Making a plan or dream come true: «the realisation of her dream».[↗](../../realisation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The realisation that she had left her bag on the bus hit her.[↗](../../realisation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Slowly the realisation dawned that we were lost.[↗](../../realisation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Alice came to the realisation that they were only a pack of cards.[↗](../../realisation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The trip was the realisation of a lifelong dream.[↗](../../realisation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · His realisation that 9 × 9 is 81 helped him finish the puzzle.[↗](../../realisation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · With a sudden realisation, Mole knew it was his old home.[↗](../../realisation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **realise** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To realise means to suddenly understand or become aware of something.[↗](../../realise/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To realise a dream or plan means to make it come true.[↗](../../realise/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I suddenly realised I had left my bag on the bus.[↗](../../realise/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Did you realise it was raining?[↗](../../realise/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He realised his mistake and fixed it.[↗](../../realise/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She realised her dream of playing for the team.[↗](../../realise/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · They didn't realise how late it was.[↗](../../realise/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · When I checked my answer, I realised I had added instead of subtracted.[↗](../../realise/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Then they realised that the sign would not help them at all.[↗](../../realise/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **realism** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Seeing and accepting things as they really are and dealing with them sensibly: «a sense of realism».[↗](../../realism/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (art, literature) Showing people and things as they really are, in a true-to-life way: «The painting's realism is amazing.».[↗](../../realism/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (art history) Realism: an art and writing movement of the 1800s that showed ordinary everyday life honestly.[↗](../../realism/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The realism of the painting made the fruit look real enough to eat.[↗](../../realism/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The film's realism made the war scenes hard to watch.[↗](../../realism/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Some realism is needed: we can't build a pool by Friday.[↗](../../realism/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The game's realism is amazing; the rain looks real.[↗](../../realism/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Writers like Dickens used realism to show the lives of the poor.[↗](../../realism/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Hope is good, but mix it with realism.[↗](../../realism/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) … [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/8/) **9** [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/10/) … [55](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/55/) - ← previous: [page 8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/8/) - next →: [page 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