actual (A2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈæktʃuəl/
Definition
Existing in fact; real and true, rather than imaginary or supposed.
Examples
The actual number of casualties is still unknown.
We need to discuss the actual problems we are facing.
She was the actual winner of the competition.
How to Use actual
- actual fact (collocation)
- A fact that is true in reality. — "The actual fact is that he resigned due to health reasons."
- actual size (collocation)
- The real dimensions of an object. — "The picture shows the product at its actual size."
- actual time (collocation)
- The real time when something happened or will happen. — "We arrived at the actual time specified on the ticket."
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