actually

ac·tu·al·ly

adv
\ˈak-ch(ə-w)ə-lē, -sh(ə-w)ə-lē; ˈaksh-lē, ˈaks-\

Definition of ACTUALLY

1

: in act or in fact : really <nominally but not actually independent — Karl Loewenstein> <won't actually arrive for an hour>

2

: in point of fact —used to suggest something unexpected <he could actually read the Greek>

Examples of ACTUALLY

1. <actually, I'd rather spend the evening at home>
2. <I call her Aunt Emily, but she is actually my cousin, not my aunt.>

First Known Use of ACTUALLY

15th century

Related to ACTUALLY

Synonyms: admittedly, forsooth, frankly, honestly, indeed, really, truly, truthfully, verily, as a matter of fact, in actuality, in fact, in point of fact, in reality, in truth, to be sure

Antonyms: professedly, supposedly

Related Words: absolutely, certainly, indisputably, indubitably, positively, realistically, undoubtedly, unquestionably, veritably

Near Antonyms: apparently, ostensibly, outwardly, plausibly, seemingly

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