Pronunciation

/ˈæktʃuəli/

Definitions

• Adverb: 1. In fact; truly; really. 2. As a matter of fact; indeed. 3. Used to emphasize a statement, often to contradict a preceding assumption or expectation.

Phrases

• “Actually, I’ve already finished the project.”
• “She’s not available right now, but I can take a message, actually.”
• “It’s raining, but we’re still going out, actually.”

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “I thought I’d be late, but I arrived on time, actually.”
• “The weather was supposed to be bad, but it turned out to be sunny, actually.”
• “I don’t know how to cook, but my sister does, actually.”

Synonyms

• Really
• Truthfully
• Indeed
• Actually, truth be told
• As a matter of fact

Antonyms

• Incorrectly
• Misleadingly
• Untrue
• Surprisingly (when used to indicate an unexpected outcome)