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actually

[ ak-choo-uh-lee ]

adverb

  1. as an actual or existing fact; really.


actually

/ ˈæ°ì³Ùʃʊə±ôɪ /

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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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of actually1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; actual ( def ), + -ly ( def )
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"When you see things like Temu come up on your apps, it actually comes up with stab vests. And then they stash them locally around the communities and estates in Newport."

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The fattest part of the barrel is actually closer to the handle, with the idea of redistributing more mass to an area where some hitters make more frequent contact.

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Everyone knew that President Trump was going to pull the trigger on his big tariff policy on Wednesday, but he actually dropped a nuclear bomb.

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"These retailers who would have sourced from Europe might now say 'actually we'll buy more from the UK."

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It’s been harder than they expected: “What the truth will actually do is tank your career, eradicate your remaining interpersonal relationships, bash your skull in with a baseball bat, and then set you free.â€

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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.Ìý

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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