actually

Meanings

• adverb

  Used to indicate that something is truly or actually the case.

  - "He actually finished the project before the deadline."
  - "Despite her denial, she actually stole the money."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæk.(t)ʃu.ə.li/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

as a matter of fact , in reality , literally , really , truthfully

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with actually
actually , humbly , fully , mullally

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. actually (English) : Indicates that something is truly or actually the case.
   

2. actually (English) : A town in Somerset, England.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of actually that leads to same result
actually

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'actually' means 'in the act, doing'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'actually' appears in the title of a 2006 film directed by Matthew Carnahan.

2. In the English language, 'actually' is the most frequently used word beginning with the letter 'a'.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. truth: The state of being the case or the factuality of an occurrence or situation.

2. reality: The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'actually' is often used to add emphasis or to correct misunderstandings.

How to Memorize "actually"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'actually' written out and remember its spelling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'actually' with the concept of truth or factuality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'A Can Truly Act' to help remember the meaning of 'actually'.

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