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actually
[ ak-choo-uh-lee ]
adverb
- as an actual or existing fact; really.
actually
/ ˈæktʃʊəlɪ /
adverb
- as an actual fact; really
- ( as sentence modifier )
actually, I haven't seen him
- at present
- informal.a parenthetic filler used to add slight emphasis
I don't know, actually
Word History and Origins
Origin of actually1
Example Sentences
The recent mishaps do beg the question, what is set piece coach Carlos Fernandes, who accompanied Amorim from Sporting, actually doing?
It felt OK, even encouraged, to laugh at these movies, largely because they were actually entertaining.
In some cases, Blake demonstrates that these outrageous antics actually pushed Fleetwood Mac’s career forward.
"Don't know what to do. Could actually cry," Mr Smith posted on social media.
A fake hit man who actually works for the police is used to catch potential criminals who try to enlist him as a contract killer.
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How Do You Spell Actually?
Spelling tips for actually
The word actually is hard to spell because it uses a double l.
How to spell actually: The word actually is often used for emphasis. Keep in mind that to really make your point, you need Lots of Ls (a double l).
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