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real things

real things is the plural of real thing.

Meaning of real thing

Noun

real thing (plural real things)

  1. Something genuine and of high quality, as opposed to an inferior imitation.
    • Recent history acts as a warning not to get carried away when Arsenal look as though they are finally emerging from their long post-Arsene Wenger transition period - but this time it feels like the real thing.2022 October 1, Phil McNulty, “Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham: Gunners show identity & direction in outstanding derby win”, in BBC Sport

Questions about real things

What is real things the plural of?
Real things is the plural of real thing.

Words near real things in the dictionary

  1. real superhero
  2. real superheroes
  3. real talk
  4. real tennis
  5. real thing
  6. real things
  7. real time
  8. real valued
  9. real vector space
  10. real vector spaces
  11. real world

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