What does actually mean?
Actually means (modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively..
Actually
/ˈæk.t͡ʃʊ.ə.li/ · adverb
Meaning
(modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively..
Definitions by Sense
- (modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.
- (obsolete) Actively.
- (obsolete or non-native speakers' English) Currently; at the time.
- (Philippines, informal) Indicating affirmation, agreement.
Example Sentences
His promises did not correspond with what he actually did.
Neither actually […] nor passively.
At the time whereof we are writing, though the Great George was on the throne and ladies wore gigots and large combs like tortoise-shell shovels in their hair, instead of the simple sleeves and lovely wreaths which are actually in fashion, the manners of the very polite world were not, I take it, essentially different from those of the present day: and their amusements pretty similar.
A: That was a pretty good movie.
B: Actually!
Synonyms for actually
Antonyms for actually
Related Words
Word Forms
- actially
- ackshually
- ackshully
- akshually
- akshully
- ackshly
- akshly
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
Practice and Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for actually?
Common synonyms include above a bit, actually, all things considered, as a matter of fact.
What is the opposite of actually?
Possible antonyms include figuratively, metaphorically, ostensibly, virtually.
How do you use actually in a sentence?
His promises did not correspond with what he actually did.
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.