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actually

[ ak-choo-uh-lee ]

adverb

  1. as an actual or existing fact; really.


actually

/ ˈæktʃʊəlɪ /

adverb

    1. as an actual fact; really
    2. ( as sentence modifier )

      actually, I haven't seen him

  1. at present
  2. informal.
    a parenthetic filler used to add slight emphasis

    I don't know, actually

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of actually1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; actual ( def ), + -ly ( def )
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Example Sentences

The recent mishaps do beg the question, what is set piece coach Carlos Fernandes, who accompanied Amorim from Sporting, actually doing?

From BBC

It felt OK, even encouraged, to laugh at these movies, largely because they were actually entertaining.

From Salon

In some cases, Blake demonstrates that these outrageous antics actually pushed Fleetwood Mac’s career forward.

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"Don't know what to do. Could actually cry," Mr Smith posted on social media.

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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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