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actually

[ ak-choo-uh-lee ]

adverb

  1. as an actual or existing fact; really.


actually

/ ˈæʃʊəɪ /

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

Examples have not been reviewed.

However, Centennial Technologies' CEO told the New York Times that the agreement had actually been cancelled last autumn during the Biden administration.

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Giving evidence, she said it was as though the child did not realise "she was actually a person".

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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.

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The association says cutting VAT could actually increase overall tax take, by preventing more workers going self-employed or entering the black market.

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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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