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    actually
    /ˈak(t)ʃʊəli/

    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. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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

    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. There are lots of people there who can actually help you.

  6. 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.

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

    You use actually to indicate that a situation exists or that it is true. I grew bored and actually fell asleep for a few minutes. American English : actually / ˈæktʃuəli /

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

    Define actually. actually synonyms, actually pronunciation, actually translation, English dictionary definition of actually. an actual or existing fact; really; genuinely, without exaggeration: The deceased was actually frightened to death.

  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 | meaning of actually in Longman Dictionary of...

    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 · This is actually a really beautiful song. (contrasting opinion) Actually, I'm not from France – I'm from Switzerland. (contrary from assumption) At the check-out, the cashier actually greeted me for once. (contrary from norm)