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actually
actuallyan actual or existing fact; really; genuinely, without exaggeration: The deceased was actually frightened to death.
Not to be confused with:literally – in a literal manner; word for word: literally translated; actually; without exaggeration or inaccuracy: The platoon was literally wiped out in the explosion.virtually – for the most part; almost completely; just about: He was virtually scared out of his wits. [Literally, like virtually, is widely used as an intensifier meaning “in effect,” which contradicts the earlier meaning of “actually, without exaggeration.” Virtually is often used to mean “actually” when its definition is “for practical purposes though not in name.”]ac·tu·al·ly A0072450 (ăk′cho͞o-ə-lē)adv.1. In fact; in reality: That tree is actually a fir, not a pine.2. Used to express wonder, surprise, or incredulity: I actually won the lottery!actually (ˈæktʃʊəlɪ) adv1. a. as an actual fact; reallyb. (as sentence modifier): actually, I haven't seen him. 2. at present3. informal a parenthetic filler used to add slight emphasis: I don't know, actually. ac•tu•al•ly (ˈæk tʃu ə li)
adv. as an actual fact; really. [1400–50] actuallyYou 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.Some people think that Dave is bad-tempered, but he is actually very kind.You also use actually when you are mentioning something that is very surprising. You put actually in front of the surprising part of what you are saying. He actually began to cry.The value of oil has actually been falling in the last two years.You can use actually if you want to correct what someone says. 'Mr Hooper is a schoolteacher.' 'A university lecturer, actually.'If someone suggests something and you want to suggest something different, you can say 'Actually, I'd rather...', or 'Actually, I'd prefer to...'. 'Shall we go out for dinner?' 'Actually, I'd rather stay in tonight.'Be Careful!
Don't use actually when you want to say that something is happening now. Use at present, at the moment, or right now. He's in a meeting at the moment.See presently, nowThesaurus| Adv. | 1. | actually - in actual fact; "to be nominally but not actually independent"; "no one actually saw the shark"; "large meteorites actually come from the asteroid belt"really | | 2. | actually - 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"; "they thought they made the rules but in reality they were only puppets"; "people who seem stand-offish are in reality often simply nervous"in reality | | 3. | actually - at the present moment; "the transmission screen shows the picture that is actually on the air" | | 4. | actually - as a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis; "actually, we all help clear up after a meal"; "actually, I haven't seen the film"; "I'm not all that surprised actually"; "she hasn't proved to be too satisfactory, actually" |
actuallyadverb1. really, in fact, indeed, essentially, truly, literally, genuinely, in reality, in truth, in actuality, in point of fact, veritably, as a matter of fact He had actually felt pain several times, but he had ignored it.2. surprisingly, believe it or not, though it may seem strange It may sound crazy, but it actually works.actuallyadverb1. In truth:fairly, genuinely, indeed, positively, really, truly, truthfully, verily.Idiom: for fair.2. In point of fact:indeed, really.3. At this moment:currently, now.Idiom: even now.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EncyclopediaSeemodal logicLegalSeeActualFinancialSeeactualactually
Synonyms for actuallyadv reallySynonyms- really
- in fact
- indeed
- essentially
- truly
- literally
- genuinely
- in reality
- in truth
- in actuality
- in point of fact
- veritably
- as a matter of fact
adv surprisinglySynonyms- surprisingly
- believe it or not
- though it may seem strange
Synonyms for actuallyadv in truthSynonyms- fairly
- genuinely
- indeed
- positively
- really
- truly
- truthfully
- verily
adv in point of factSynonymsadv at this momentSynonymsSynonyms for actuallyadv in actual factSynonymsadv used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that statedSynonyms |