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.
Wiktionary

Origin of Actually

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

    From Wiktionary

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