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25 Dec 2017
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What is the difference between really and seriously ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between really and seriously ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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- Filipino Near fluent
Really is (modal) actually; in fact; in reality while seriously is (manner) in a serious or literal manner.
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@ILYLJS Thank you for your answer. My question was not so good. I want to know the subtle difference between really and seriously in following situation.
A: I saw Brad Pitt on the street.
B: Really?(or Seriously?)
A: I saw Brad Pitt on the street.
B: Really?(or Seriously?)
- English (US)
- Filipino Near fluent
i think it's really cause it is modal. Just my opinion.
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