TextRanch

The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

Do you really? vs Really?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Do you really?' is a complete question asking for confirmation or clarification. 'Really?' is a standalone interjection used to express surprise or disbelief.

Explained by Michele A.
Editor at TextRanch

Last updated: June 23, 2024 • 932 views

Do you really?

This phrase is correct as a complete question asking for confirmation or clarification.

This phrase is used when you want to ask someone if they truly mean what they said or if something is really happening. It is a complete question that requires a response.

Examples:

Do you really think that's a good idea?
Do you really believe what he's saying?
Do you really want to go there?
Do you really mean that?
Do you really understand the consequences?

Show examples from the web [+]

Feb 28, 2009 ... ... try again later. Uploaded on Feb 28, 2009. Music video by Culture Club performing Do You Really Want To Hurt Me (2004 Digital Remaster).
"Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" is a song written and recorded by the British new wave band Culture Club. Released as a single in September 1982 from the ...
Give me time to realize my crime. Let me love and steal. I have danced inside your eyes. How can I be real. Do you really want to hurt me. Do you really want to ...
Do You Really Want To Hurt Me. 18,350,261 views. add. Share. buy. more info. now playing. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me. Culture Club · Do You Really ...

Alternatives:

Do you truly?
Do you actually?
Do you honestly?
Do you sincerely?
Do you genuinely?

Really?

This phrase is correct as a standalone interjection expressing surprise or disbelief.

This phrase is used to express surprise, disbelief, or emphasis. It is often used in informal conversations or to show strong emotions.

Examples:

Really? I can't believe it!
Really? That's amazing!
Really? Are you serious?
Really? Tell me more!
Really? How did that happen?

Show examples from the web [+]

see definition of really. Font size. X. Aa. Aa. Aa. Aa. Aa. show ... Synonyms for really. adv without a doubt ... More words related to really. absolutely. adv. certainly ...
Examples of really. The dog runs really fast. The water is really hot. She's a really nice person. I had a really good time at the party. 15th Century ...
The word "really" in true essence is pronounced REAAAAAAALLLLLYY (most effective when pronounced for 4-7 seconds), and is a phrase used to express a ...
In actual truth or fact: There isn't really a lake there; it's just a mirage. 2. To a great degree; very much: I would really like to meet your sister. 3. Very; utterly: That ...

Alternatives:

Seriously?
Truly?
Honestly?
Indeed?
Is that so?

Related Comparisons

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9).

"Thank you!"
Sachi Nakama July 2024
"I have literally been through chat, PI, claude, bard and bing and I got conflicting answers! Thank you! Human intelligence reigns!"
Retha July 2024
"Faster than AI"
CYNTHIA December 2023
"This was very helpful and I personally think this site is the best."
Kaden October 2023
"It was extremely thorough and very helpful!"
imperialelisa October 2023
"7 years without any disappointment. Always 100% satisfied. You guys are the best in the world at what you do. Thank you so much :)"
Zubair Alam October 2023
"In a world of text messages and online communication, this is great to have as a live tool. Thank you."
Selena October 2023
"Without textranch I would be stuck!"
宏祐 October 2023
"Accuracy and fast response. Personal comments from editor. Thank you."
Clh September 2023
"I wasn't aware of this service, it's fascinating and more reliable than standard IA tools available on the internet"
Arturo September 2023
"The fact that you can get reliable fast feedback on your texts."
Vinicius Antonio August 2023
"you guys are better than grammarly i'm being honest here"
ordinary July 2023
"OMG! This is really good than any other text correction tools I've used so far. Highly recommend this."
Vehan July 2023
"Very fast and accurate. thank you."
mojtaba July 2023
"I love this app because it's help to writing skills all of students ♥️"
Tarisini July 2023
"This was exactly the mistake I was looking for, the wording dind´t sound right at first. Better than grammarly!"
Ente July 2023
"The immediate help that I received was reassuring and very satisfactory. Thanks."
priiiyanshuu July 2023
"this helps A LOT for my studies."
kathnunez02 June 2023
"Woow!! I would never have expected such precision! Thank you soooo much!!"
Berta June 2023
"Real Time Editor and not AI. Many Thanks."
Priya June 2023
"The very first thing excites me about Textranch is how much your editors care."
sepideh June 2023
"The fact that texts are checked by human editors rather than by AI, etc. I appreciate this!"
Анна June 2023
"Feel welcome, immediate response, high quality feedback"
martin.roy June 2023
"This is the best app that I have ever seen"
Burulai May 2023

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!