Entry Word: actually

Function: adverb

Meaning: 1 to tell the truth <actually, Iʼd rather spend the evening at home>

Synonyms forsooth, frankly, honestly, really, truly, truthfully, verily

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

Phrases in point of fact, in reality, in truth

2 in actual fact <I call her Aunt Emily, but she is actually my cousin, not my aunt> — see very 2