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actual

[ ak-choo-uhl ]

adjective

  1. existing in act or fact; real:

    an actual case of heroism; actual expenses.

    Synonyms: , ,

    Antonyms: ,

  2. existing now; present; current:

    The ship's actual position is 22 miles due east of Miami.

  3. Obsolete. pertaining to or involving acts or action.


actual

/ ˈæʃʊə /

adjective

  1. existing in reality or as a matter of fact
  2. real or genuine
  3. existing at the present time; current
  4. informal.
    usually preceded by your (intensifier)

    that music's by your actual Mozart, isn't it?

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Usage

The excessive use of actual and actually should be avoided. They are unnecessary in sentences such as in actual fact, he is forty-two, and he did actually go to the play but did not enjoy it
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • t··Ա noun
  • ԴDz·t· adjective
  • non·t··Ա noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of actual1

First recorded in 1275–1325; from Late Latin 峦ٳ, from Latin 峦ٳ() act + - -al 1; replacing Middle English actuel, from Middle French, from Latin
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of actual1

C14: actuel existing, from Late Latin 峦ٳ relating to acts, practical, from Latin 峦ٳܲ act
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Synonym Study

See real 1.
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Example Sentences

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Indeed — truthiness, these days, far too often trumps the actual truth.

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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.

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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.

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“There is no actual crime of harassment, and if there were, we would certainly enforce it.”

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"I couldn't get hold of an actual person to speak to," Sam said.

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