🔎actually

adverb
/ˈæktʃuəli/

Meaning

used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising

Example Sentences

She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.

Example Expressions

actually speaking

Synonyms

really, indeed, truly, genuinely

Antonyms

supposedly, allegedly

Collocations

actually true, actually happen, actually mean, actually exist

More Example Sentences

I actually do not agree with that plan.

We actually met before, in another city.

He actually called me back within minutes.

We actually finished earlier than expected.

I'm far from complaining—I'm actually grateful.

Actually, that was not the case, let me explain.

They actually solved the problem without any help.

She was labeled as shy, but she is actually confident.

I didn't actually mean that, my words were misunderstood.

Actually, as far as I know, the information is slightly different.

Related Vocabularies

Immediately after which; as a result of which.
in all places; wherever you go
At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.
by a small margin; barely; in a limited way
at or to a point equal in distance between two points
used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people

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