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Word: Realistically

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: "Realistically" means to think about or do something in a way that is practical and based on what is true or possible. It’s about being sensible and acknowledging the facts rather than being overly optimistic or unrealistic.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "realistically" when you want to describe how someone is approaching a situation with a practical mindset.
• It often comes before a verb, like "consider," "view," or "plan."

Examples:

1. Simple Example: "Let’s look at the situation realistically." (This means we should think about the situation based on the true facts, not just hopes or dreams.)
2. Art Example: "The figure was realistically painted." (This means the painting looks true to life, capturing details as they appear in reality.)

Advanced Usage:

• In discussions, "realistically" can be used to introduce a viewpoint that considers potential challenges or limitations.
  • Example: "Realistically, we cannot expect to finish the project in just one week."

Word Variants:

• Realistic (adjective): Describing something that is practical or true to life.
  • Example: "Her realistic approach helped solve many problems."
• Reality (noun): The state of things as they actually exist.
  • Example: "We must face the reality of our situation."

Different Meanings:

• "Realistically" primarily focuses on practicality and truthfulness. It does not have many different meanings, but can imply varying degrees of seriousness in different contexts.

Synonyms:

• Practically
• Sensibly
• Rationally
• Logically
• Pragmatically

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• While there are no specific idioms that include "realistically," you might hear phrases like:
  • "Keep your feet on the ground" (meaning to stay realistic).

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Adverb

1. in a realistic manner
   • the figure was realistically painted
2. in a realistic manner
   • let's look at the situation realistically