"reality" meaning in All languages combined

See reality on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /riˈælɪti/ Audio: en-us-reality.ogg [US] Forms: reality [singular], realities [plural]
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  1. Reality is what actually is. Reality is what is real.
    Sense id: simple-reality-en-noun-YjiStrcE
  2. If some kinds of psychology and philosophy reality is whatever you experience; what seems real to you.
    Sense id: simple-reality-en-noun-8LpTTfAk
  3. If you get a dose of reality you learn the truth and what things are like for most people.
    Sense id: simple-reality-en-noun-hkqcfkUm
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