Reality
Pronunciation: /ˌriːˈæləˌtiː/
Reality (noun)
- The state of things as they actually exist, not imagined or dreamed.
- The true situation that is happening, not what you wish or think.
- The concept of what is real and exists independently of thoughts or beliefs.
Examples
- In reality, the project took longer than expected.
- The reality of the situation was different from the plan.
Common collocations: face reality, harsh reality, in reality, accept reality, reality check