Definitions and Examples of real, genuine
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Actually existing or occurring as fact; not imagined or supposed.
Example
The painting was so lifelike that it looked real enough to touch.
Truly what something is said to be; authentic.
Example
She was relieved to find a genuine antique vase at the flea market.
Key Differences: real vs genuine
- 1Real implies that something exists or occurs as a fact, while simulated means that something is imitated or reproduced.
- 2Genuine implies that something is truly what it is said to be, while simulated means that something is only an imitation or a reproduction.
Effective Usage of real, genuine
- 1Authenticity: Use real and genuine to describe things that are not fake or artificial.
- 2Clarity: Use real to distinguish between what is factual and what is not.
- 3Honesty: Use genuine to emphasize the authenticity and truthfulness of something.
Remember this!
The antonyms real and genuine convey authenticity and truthfulness, while simulated means that something is imitated or reproduced. Use these words to describe things that are not fake or artificial, to distinguish between what is factual and what is not, and to emphasize the authenticity and truthfulness of something.