Definitions

actually

[ak-choo-uh-lee] / ˈæk tʃu ə li /

ADVERB

really; literally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely for real genuinely in fact indeed literally really truly verily

WEAK

as a matter of fact de facto in point of fact in reality in truth veritably

Example Sentences

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Actually, he precedes that assessment with an expletive when considering the label in relation to England’s 2006 World Cup team.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Actually, none of these stocks look desperately cheap in relation to their fundamentals.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

But suddenly the Supreme Court said: Actually, there’s nothing we can do about it.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

Actually, by the time the Dodgers left the stadium, it was already the following day.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Actually, Agatha Swanburne never said any such thing, at least that Penelope knew of.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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