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These adjectives mean not being imaginary but having verifiable existence. Real implies authenticity, genuineness, or factuality: Don't lose the bracelet; it's made of real gold. S
The adjective real meaning “true, actual, genuine, etc.,” is standard in all types of speech and writing: Their real reasons for objecting became clear in the discussion.
There are 31 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word real, eight of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.