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.

Examples

  • "Jonas : Actually Brent, Scandinavia is a region made up of several countries, generally Norway, Denmark and Sweden."
  • "Todd : Actually no!"
  • "Actually, it's snowing."
  • "Kimmie : Actually, I'm Japanese."
  • "Jonas : Actually, Brent that's not entirely accurate-"
  • "Park Ranger : No, I'm actually a park ranger."
  • "Bruno : No, actually we haven't."
  • "Mrs Smith: Err, you say “all over the world”, but actually you only know England?"
  • "Dr Meyer: Because it's actually your money that I lost."
  • "Hannah : Actually, Philip, Kimmie is here to give a presentation to the staff."
  • "Bruno : Actually it's a horse."
  • "Wearing this suit actually makes me feel like a better person."
  • "Susie : Yes actually - I'm conducting a few final interviews with marketing candidates."
  • "Brian : I am actually headed to San Francisco."
  • "Actually just okay."
  • "My name is Sergeant Teddy Bearman, but don't let that name fool you, because I am not actually a sergeant, nor am I a teddy bear."
  • "Bruno : That's actually a very interesting question, Inga."
  • "Brian : Well actually yes!"
  • "ACTUALLY I'M GOING 2 THE CONCERT 2!"

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