Actually meaning in English

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Definition

actually: in fact, in effect, in reality adverb
Note: actually does NOT mean currently.
Despite being slightly fat, he was actually very healthy.
It's a very sunny day in the mountains, but it's actually very cold.

UK: I actually prefer fruit to chocolate.
US: Although he imitates the British accent perfectly, he's actually an American.
  • "Todd : Actually no!"
  • "At the hotel room, well, I did actually receive an important phone call, otherwise I would have happily made love to her."
  • "That actually happened."
  • "Todd : Actually Brian, I have come to Earth for a very special reason."
  • "Park Ranger : No, I'm actually a park ranger."
  • "Bruno : Actually, Tinkerbell has something else in mind for this evening - a little "action"... if you know what I mean."
  • "Actually just okay."
  • "Bruno : No, actually we haven't."
  • "Actually, it's snowing."
  • "Bruno : Actually it's a horse."

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