Word Comparison

Real

vs

Genuine

/ɹiːl/·/ˈdʒɛnjuːˌaɪn/

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Quite different — distinct meanings

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Real

noun

A commodity; see realty.

Also: (grammar) One of the three genders that the common gender can be separated into in the Scandinavian languages.

Genuine

adjective

Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native

Also: Not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated

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