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actually

[ ak-choo-uh-lee ]

adverb

  1. as an actual or existing fact; really.


actually

/ ˈæʃʊəɪ /

adverb

    1. as an actual fact; really
    2. ( as sentence modifier )

      actually, I haven't seen him

  1. at present
  2. informal.
    a parenthetic filler used to add slight emphasis

    I don't know, actually

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of actually1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; actual ( def ), + -ly ( def )
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Naiman, for one, feels especially fortunate to be in the room because he’s not actually enrolled in the class.

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The famous son whose selection as the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA draft was trashed in this space as “not very smart” has actually become part of something that borders on ingenious.

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For the first time, his shotgun fastball actually hit the right locations.

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He said he believes his mother received "the only certificate for a woman to actually teach and train even men", despite women typically being banned from employment under Taliban rule.

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It depends on how much of the cost increase Nike decides to pass on to customers, if any, and how long they think the tariffs will actually be in place for.

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How Do You Spell Actually?

Spelling tips for actually

The word actually is hard to spell because it uses a double l.

How to spell actually: The word actually is often used for emphasis. Keep in mind that to really make your point, you need Lots of Ls (a double l).

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