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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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   Learn the difference between actual and actually, two words that are often confused in English. Actual is an adjective meaning 'true' or 'real', while actually is an adverb used to emphasize or contrast something.

   • Znaczenie Actually, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     ACTUALLY definicja: 1. in fact or really: 2. used in...

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     ACTUALLY meaning: 1. in fact or really: 2. used in sentences...

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     ACTUALLY definition: 1. used when you are saying what is the...

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the adverb actually, which means in fact or in truth. Find out how to use it correctly and avoid common mistakes.

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

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

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   Learn the meaning, usage and pronunciation of the adverb 'actually' in British and American English. See examples, synonyms, collocations and grammar rules for 'actually'.

6. 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.

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

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb actually in English. Find out how to use it to express the truth, surprise or disagreement with different tones and contexts.

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

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and examples of the adverb actually, which can emphasize a fact, a surprise, or a correction. Compare actually with literally and virtually, and find synonyms and translations.