CEFR A2

actually

adverb

Meaning

Used to emphasize that something is true or that a situation exists, often when it is surprising or different from what was expected.

Examples

He said he was busy, but he was actually at home watching TV.
The job was actually quite interesting.

Synonyms: really, truly, indeed, in fact

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actually (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li

Definition

Used to emphasize that something is true or that a situation exists, often when it is surprising or different from what was expected.

Examples

He said he was busy, but he was actually at home watching TV.
The job was actually quite interesting.
I didn't think it would rain, but it actually started pouring.

How to Use actually

actually is (collocation): To state the true nature of something. — "This is not just a problem; it actually is a crisis."
actually do (collocation): To perform an action that was perhaps not expected or thought possible. — "She said she would help, and she actually did."
actually happen (collocation): To occur in reality. — "We need to find out what actually happened."

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