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actually
[ ak-choo-uh-lee ]
adverb
- as an actual or existing fact; really.
actually
/ ˈæʃʊəɪ /
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
However, Centennial Technologies' CEO told the New York Times that the agreement had actually been cancelled last autumn during the Biden administration.
Giving evidence, she said it was as though the child did not realise "she was actually a person".
That has resulted in cliched language that tests well in a focus group but feels inauthentic to real voters who do not actually care, in practice, about Bipartisan Solutions to America’s Policy Challenges.
The association says cutting VAT could actually increase overall tax take, by preventing more workers going self-employed or entering the black market.
But it actually seems to be more than just that.
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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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