vērus — meaning in English

English meaning

• actual adj Existing in reality; real, not just imagined or planned.
• genuine adj Real and authentic, not fake or imitation.
• real adj Actually existing or happening, rather than imagined, fictional, or invented.
• true adj Matching the actual facts; correct or accurate.

Senses

vērus is used for these senses in English:

• actual Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact. [from 14th c.]
• genuine Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native
• real True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent.
• real That has objective, physical existence.
• true Loyal, faithful.
• true Genuine; legitimate; valid; sensu stricto.

actual — full definition

1. adj Existing in reality; real, not just imagined or planned.
2. adj Used to emphasize the specific thing being referred to.

genuine — full definition

1. adj Real and authentic, not fake or imitation.
2. adj Sincere and honest in feeling or character.

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