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Synonyms & Antonyms of actually

1 to tell the truth

actually, I'd rather spend the evening at home

Synonyms for actually

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

Words Related to actually

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

Phrases Synonymous with actually

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 for actually

authentically,
certifiably,
genuinely,
really,
truly,
veritably,
very

Words Related to actually

accurately,
exactly,
just,
precisely,
right,
sharp,
smack-dab,
squarely

almost,
nearly,
practically,
virtually

literally,
positively,
simply

Phrases Synonymous with actually

in actuality,
in reality,
in truth

Near Antonyms for actually

apparently,
ostensibly,
outwardly,
plausibly,
seemingly

Antonyms for actually

professedly,
supposedly

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