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ac·tu·al A0072200 (ăk′cho͞o-əl)adj.1. a. Existing in reality and not potential, possible, simulated, or false: The actual damages were less than first reported. In the actual test, the mechanism did not work as the computer model predicted. See Synonyms at real1.b. Based on fact: The actual history of the voyage is different from the popular accounts.2. Conforming to the characteristics of a group or type; typical: Is he an actual doctor or a fake?
[Middle English, from Old French, active, from Late Latin āctuālis, from Latin āctus, past participle of agere, to drive, do; see ag- in Indo-European roots.]actual (ˈæktʃʊəl) adj1. existing in reality or as a matter of fact2. real or genuine3. existing at the present time; current4. (usually preceded by your) informal often facetious Brit (intensifier): that music's by your actual Mozart, isn't it?. [C14: actuel existing, from Late Latin āctuālis relating to acts, practical, from Latin āctus act]Usage: The excessive use of actual and actually should be avoided. They are unnecessary in sentences such as in actual fact, he is forty-two, and he did actually go to the play but did not enjoy itac•tu•al (ˈæk tʃu əl)
adj. 1. existing in act, fact, or reality; real: an actual case; the actual cost. 2. existing now; present; current: the ship's actual position. [1275–1325; < Late Latin āctuālis= Latin āctu- (s. of āctus act) + -ālis -al1] ac′tu•al•ness, n. actual1. 'actual'You use actual to emphasize that the place, object, or person you are talking about is the real or genuine one. The predicted results and the actual results are very different.The interpretation bore no relation to the actual words spoken.Be Careful!
You only use actual in front of a noun. You do not say that something 'is actual'. 2. 'current' and 'present'You do not use 'actual' to describe something that is happening, being done, or being used at the present time. Instead you use current or present. The store needs more than $100,000 to survive the current crisis.Is the present situation really any different from many others in the past?Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | actual - presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible; "the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different"; "actual and imagined conditions"existentpotential, possible - existing in possibility; "a potential problem"; "possible uses of nuclear power" | | 2. | actual - taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated; "we saw the actual wedding on television"; "filmed the actual beating"real, existent - being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory; "real objects"; "real people; not ghosts"; "a film based on real life"; "a real illness"; "real humility"; "Life is real! Life is earnest!"- Longfellow | | 3. |  actual - being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something; "her actual motive"; "a literal solitude like a desert"- G.K.Chesterton; "a genuine dilemma"literal, genuine, realtrue - consistent with fact or reality; not false; "the story is true"; "it is undesirable to believe a proposition when there is no ground whatever for supposing it true"- B. Russell; "the true meaning of the statement" | | 4. | actual - existing in act or fact; "rocks and trees...the actual world"; "actual heroism"; "the actual things that produced the emotion you experienced"factualreal, existent - being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory; "real objects"; "real people; not ghosts"; "a film based on real life"; "a real illness"; "real humility"; "Life is real! Life is earnest!"- Longfellow | | 5. |  actual - being or existing at the present moment; "the ship's actual position is 22 miles due south of Key West"current - occurring in or belonging to the present time; "current events"; "the current topic"; "current negotiations"; "current psychoanalytic theories"; "the ship's current position" |
actualadjective1. genuine, real, true, confirmed, authentic, verified, truthful, bona fide, dinkum (Austral & N.Z. informal) They are using local actors or the actual people involved.
genuine made-up, probable, untrue, unreal, fictitious2. real, substantial, concrete, definite, tangible She had written some notes, but she hadn't started the actual work.
real supposed, theoretical, hypotheticalactualadjective1. Occurring or existing in act or fact:existent, extant.2. Not counterfeit or copied:authentic, bona fide, genuine, good, indubitable, original, real, true, undoubted, unquestionable.3. In agreement or correspondence with fact:real, true.Translationsactual (ˈӕktʃuəl) adjective real; existing; not imaginary. In actual fact he is not as stupid as you think he is. 實際的 实际的ˌactuˈality (-ˈӕ-) noun (a) reality. the actuality of the situation. 現實 现实ˈactually adverb1. really. She actually saw the accident happen. 實際上 实际上2. in fact. Actually, I'm doing something else this evening. 事實上 事实上actual
what the actual fuckrude slang An expression of dismay or indignation. The phrase can begin a question or stand alone. What the actual fuck is my ex-boyfriend doing here? I can't believe she just said that to me! What the actual fuck!See also: actual, fuck, whatyour actual (something)Used to emphasize the authenticity or importance of something. Primarily heard in UK. Now that we're getting a bit of your actual political leadership, it finally feels like the country may be headed in the right direction.See also: actualgrounded in (actual) factBased on or rooted in something that is accurate or real. Don't worry, not one of her accusations is grounded in fact. Is that a true story? Is it grounded in actual fact?See also: fact, groundyour actual — the real, genuine, or important thing specified. informal 1968 Kenneth Williams Diary There's no doubt about it, on a good day, I look quite lovely in your actual gamin fashion. See also: actualactual
actual (ak′choo-ăl) [Fr. fr. L. actualis, active, practical] Real, existent.Actual
Related to Actual: Actual Cost, actual timeACTUAL. Real; actual.
2. Actual notice. One which has been expressly given by which knowledgeof a fact has been brought home to a party directly ; it is opposed toconstructive notice.
3. Actual admissions. Those which are expressly made; they are plenaryor partial. 4 Bouv. Inst. n. 4405.
4. An actual escape takes place when a prisoner in fact gets out ofprison, and unlawfully regains his liberty. Vide Escape. actual
ActualA physical, homogenous commodity underlying a contract. Actuals can be traded on the physical market and delivered immediately, or traded on the futures market and delivered at the completion of the contract. As such, actuals have an intrinsic value. Examples include oil, beef, and diamonds.actual In commodities, the physical asset (that is, the commodity) as opposed to a futures contract on that asset.See ACT
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Related to actual: Actual Cost, actual timeSynonyms for actualadj genuineSynonyms- genuine
- real
- true
- confirmed
- authentic
- verified
- truthful
- bona fide
- dinkum
Antonyms- made-up
- probable
- untrue
- unreal
- fictitious
adj realSynonyms- real
- substantial
- concrete
- definite
- tangible
Antonyms- supposed
- theoretical
- hypothetical
Synonyms for actualadj occurring or existing in act or factSynonymsadj not counterfeit or copiedSynonyms- authentic
- bona fide
- genuine
- good
- indubitable
- original
- real
- true
- undoubted
- unquestionable
adj in agreement or correspondence with factSynonymsSynonyms for actualadj presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possibleSynonymsAntonymsadj taking place in realityRelated Wordsadj being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of somethingSynonymsRelated Wordsadj existing in act or factSynonymsRelated Wordsadj being or existing at the present momentRelated Words |