actually Definition
- 1used when you are saying what is the truth of a situation
- 2used to emphasize that something is really true or happened in spite of what was expected
Using actually: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "actually" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I actually like broccoli, even though most people don't.
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He actually showed up on time for once.
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I thought the movie would be terrible, but it was actually really good.
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She actually won the race, despite her injury.
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I can't believe he actually said that to her face.
actually Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for actually
Phrases with actually
Example
As a matter of fact, I did see him yesterday.
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I'm not actually sure what time the meeting starts.
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The movie was actually quite good, despite the bad reviews.
Origins of actually
from Old English 'actuel', meaning 'in fact'
Summary: actually in Brief
The adverb 'actually' [ˈæktʃuəli] is used to indicate the truth of a situation or to emphasize that something is really true or happened in spite of what was expected. It is often used to correct a previous statement or to express surprise or disbelief. Phrases like 'as a matter of fact' and 'not actually' use 'actually' to introduce or deny the truth of a statement. 'Actually quite' is used to indicate that something is more than what was expected.