actually

actually

adverb

Definition of ACTUALLY

1

to tell the truth <actually, I'd rather spend the evening at home>

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

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

Phrases as a matter of fact, in actuality, in fact, in point of fact, in reality, in truth, to be sure

2

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

Synonyms actually, authentically, certifiably, genuinely, really, truly, veritably

Related Words accurately, exactly, just, precisely, right, sharp, smack-dab, squarely; almost, nearly, practically, virtually; literally, positively, simply

Near Antonyms apparently, ostensibly, outwardly, plausibly, seemingly

Antonyms professedly, supposedly