reality
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as imagined.
Synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms
fantasy
illusion
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ of the situation was worse than they'd feared."
Answer: reality
In your own words, what does "reality" mean?
The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as imagined.
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