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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 effecteventhough it may seem strangebelieve it or notsurprisinglyas it happensarchaic:forsooth
   • ▪ used when expressing a contradictory or unexpected opinion or correcting someone: "‘Tom's happy anyway.’ ‘He isn't, actually, not any more.’" Similar reallyin factin actual factin point of factas a matter of factin realityin actualityin truthif truth be toldto tell the truthdated:indeedtrulyarchaic:in soothverilyrare:in the concrete
   • ▪ used to introduce a new topic or to add information to a previous statement: "he had a thick Cockney accent—he sounded like my grandad actually"

   Scrabble Points: 13

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

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   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

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   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

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   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...

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   /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.

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

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   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 /

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

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

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

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   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.