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“Real” or “Reel”

real / reel are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

real r·IY·l

  • nounthe basic unit of money in Brazil; equal to 100 centavos.
  • nounan old small silver Spanish coin.
  • adjectivebeing or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory; ; ; ; ; ; - Longfellow.
  • adjectiveno less than what is stated; worthy of the name.
  • adjectivenot to be taken lightly.
  • adjectivecapable of being treated as fact.
  • adjectiveof, relating to, or representing an amount that is corrected for inflation.
  • adjective(of property) fixed or immovable.

reel r·IY·l

  • nouna roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector.
  • nounmusic composed for dancing a reel.
  • nounwinder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod.
  • nouna lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps.
  • verbwind onto or off a reel.
Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“real”

  • casing is destroyed by the real Champ to reveal its true
  • is a reflection of the real experiences of people throughout Sierra
  • Brødrene Hansen is now a real estate company.
  • Empire, to Denmark proper in real union.
  • possess the ability to differentiate real life from animation, as well
  • Two real estate assessment were done, one
  • Real Madrid profile
  • a ploy to protect the real informant.
  • 2018, Hernández was loaned to Real Oviedo Vetusta also in the
  • Frontera, Cádiz, Andalusia, Hernández joined Real Madrid's youth setup in 2013,

“reel”

  • Reel Life Productions discography
  • in San Jose, CA, the Reel Recovery Festivals in L.A., NY,
  • In 2013, Keel's tune "Fishin' Reel" was featured as soundtrack to
  • TIFF: A Reel History: 1976 - 2012
  • December 2010 at the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival and was
  • greater detail, linking descriptions with reel numbers.
  • British Academy Awards and Golden Reel Awards.
  • Official Selection - Reel Recovery Film Festival, NY
  • Official Selection - Reel Recovery Film Festival, L?A
  • Reel Life Productions discography at Discogs

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