Actually Definition

ăkcho͝o-ə-lē
adverb
In fact; in reality.
That tree is actually a fir, not a pine.
American Heritage
As a matter of actual fact; really.
Webster's New World
Used to express wonder, surprise, or incredulity.
I actually won the lottery!
American Heritage

(modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

Actually, I had nothing to do with that incident.
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Origin of Actually

  • actual (“real, true, veritable”) + -ly

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Actually Sentence Examples

  • Had anyone actually told her that or had she merely assumed it?

  • Her eyes actually were filled with tears.

  • Was he actually avoiding conversation with his father?

  • So the party was actually for him, not both of them.

  • For a moment Dulce actually looked sympathetic.

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