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    ac·tu·al·ly
    /ˈak(t)SH(əw)əlē/

    adverb

    • 1. as the truth or facts of a situation; really: "we must pay attention to what young people are actually doing"
    • 2. used to emphasize that something someone has said or done is surprising: "he actually expected me to be pleased about it!" Similar literallyto all intents and purposesin effecteven

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › actuallyActually Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of ACTUALLY is in act or in fact : really. How to use actually in a sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishACTUALLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ACTUALLY definition: 1. in fact or really: 2. used in sentences in which there is information that is in some way…. Learn more.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › actuallyActually - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated; surprisingly. “you may actually be doing the right thing by walking out”. “she actually spoke Latin”. synonyms: in reality. adverb. at the present moment. “the transmission screen shows the picture that is actually on the air”. adverb.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › actuallyACTUALLY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Actually definition: as an actual or existing fact; really.. See examples of ACTUALLY used in a sentence.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › actuallyActually - definition of actually by The Free Dictionary

    You use actually when you want to emphasize that something is true, especially if it is surprising or unexpected. All the characters in the novel actually existed.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishACTUALLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    You use actually to indicate that a situation exists or happened, or to emphasize that it is true.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishactually adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    /ˈæktʃuəli/ used in speaking to emphasize a fact or a comment, or that something is really true. What did she actually say? It's not actually raining now. The book was never actually published. I'm glad we were actually able to get the message across. That's the only reason I'm actually going.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishACTUALLY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    ACTUALLY definition: 1. used when you are saying what is the truth of a situation: 2. used when you are saying…. Learn more.

  10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › actuallyactually - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online

    actually. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English ac‧tu‧al‧ly /ˈæktʃuəli, -tʃəli/ S1 W1 adverb 1 [ sentence adverb] spoken used to add new information to what you have just said, to give your opinion, or to start a new conversation I’ve known Barbara for years.

  11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › actuallyactually - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · actually (not comparable) ( modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively . His promises did not correspond with what he actually did. ( obsolete) Actively . ( obsolete) Currently; at the time.