real life
"Real life" refers to the actual world and everyday experiences, as opposed to fictional, imagined, or online environments.
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Definition
B2General
(common)The actual world and its events, as opposed to fictional or imaginary ones.
Example
- In real life, things don't always go as planned.
B2Daily Life
(common)The everyday experiences and situations that people encounter in their daily lives.
Example
- Balancing work and family is a challenge many face in real life.
B2Digital World
(modern)Life outside the Internet or digital environments.
Example
- She decided to take a break from social media to focus on real life.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "real life":
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