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actual
[ ak-choo-uhl ]
adjective
- existing in act or fact; real:
an actual case of heroism; actual expenses.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms: ,
- existing now; present; current:
The ship's actual position is 22 miles due east of Miami.
- Obsolete. pertaining to or involving acts or action.
actual
/ ˈæʃʊə /
adjective
- existing in reality or as a matter of fact
- real or genuine
- existing at the present time; current
- informal.usually preceded by your (intensifier)
that music's by your actual Mozart, isn't it?
Usage
Other 51Թ Forms
- t··Ա noun
- ԴDz·t· adjective
- non·t··Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of actual1
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Example Sentences
Indeed — truthiness, these days, far too often trumps the actual truth.
Clearly, a lot of these right-wing movements, from the AFD in Germany to Marine Le Pen’s movement in France, have actual fascist roots.
However, interim principal and vice-chancellor, Prof Shane O'Neill, told the Scottish government's education, children and young people committee that number referred to full-time equivalent posts, and the actual number of people affected would be higher.
“There is no actual crime of harassment, and if there were, we would certainly enforce it.”
"I couldn't get hold of an actual person to speak to," Sam said.
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