Actually

Word ACTUALLY
Character 8
Hyphenation ac tu al ly
Pronunciations /-ɪ/

Definitions and meanings of "Actually"

What do we mean by actually?

In fact; in reality. adverb

Used to express wonder, surprise, or incredulity. adverb

As an actual or existing fact; really; in truth: often used as an expression of wonder or surprise: as, he actually accomplished what he undertook.

By action or active manifestation; in act or deed; practically.

Actively. adverb

In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively. adverb

In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively. adverb

Actively adverb

As a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis adverb

In actual fact adverb

Used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated; surprisingly adverb

At the present moment adverb

(modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

Actively.

A prime example of a "contagious" trend of overused verbage. Urban Dictionary

The most overused adverb I've ever heard. Used by those whose vocabularies lack adverbs. How annoying. Urban Dictionary

This is a word that is typically used by a know it all just before they release a flood of complete and total bullshit on an unsuspecting victim. What follows is usually restated later by the victim as a "fact". Urban Dictionary

The best way to interrupt a conversation you were eavesdropping on. Urban Dictionary

Perhaps; possibly; maybe Urban Dictionary

The ultimate comeback for any direct insult on your person Urban Dictionary

Callsign used by a military commander or leader in radio chatter to indicate the acting commander is speaking instead of that platoons Radio Telephone Operator (RTO). If command calls the platoon and requests "Hunter Two-One", they'll be hailing the unit Hunter Two-One, and will therefore speak to the RTO. If command calls for "Hunter Two-One Actual" they are requesting the acting commander of that unit, as opposed to the unit as a whole (and the RTO). Urban Dictionary

A phrase said when adding on to a sarcastic or joking comment to imply you really actually agree with the sarcasm. otherwise used to indicate you weren't kidding. Urban Dictionary

The state of both actual and real when under theorical prose/ conditions, such as that of the mind or that of the a highly unlikely scenerio... beggers belief that such is possible... this is in the sense of abstract reality Urban Dictionary

Something you say when someone is disagreeing with you and you are trying to prove a point Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Actually

The word "actually" in example sentences

The “actually” operator in modal logic is supposed to mirror the behavior of the English adverb ˜actually™ and adjective ˜actual™ in the examples below: ❋ Cumming, Sam (2009)

If the Cons do a volte-face and actually...*actually* put out policies to do national good, then kicking, screaming or otherwise, they were forced into it by the opposition parties standing up and booting them in the ass. ❋ CC (2008)

Oh, wait, such content is actually very difficult to find, according to anyone who * actually* knows anything about it. ❋ Unknown (2010)

not that the site is actually like that, and not that you *actually* believe that climate science is valid, and the only reason you oppose political action is because of minor, inconsequential, hypothetical, unproven problems that you admit are probably meaningless. ❋ EliRabett (2010)

There are situations in which I take the lead and I protect him (mostly that’s for emotional stuff rather than physical though) thinking about this is quite disturbing actually to realise just how much pressure I must be putting on him to PROTECT me to TAKE CARE of me to LEAD – yeah I think I need to be dealing with that actually… good job I started writing this eh? ❋ The-moo (2006)

'The phrase actually translates as "this place is awe-inspiring", terribilis in an Old Testament sense rather than "terrible" in a modern sense, but you can imagine how it's been interpreted.' ❋ Mosse, Kate (2007)

"Making Plans for Lena" (the French title actually translates as "No, My Girl, You Won't Go Dancing"), the beautiful Chiara Mastroianni -- she's the daughter of Catherine Deneuve and Marcello Mastroianni -- plays a recovering divorcee who hides out at her family's place in the country while deciding if she can manage her two kids on her own. ❋ Associated Press (2010)

Even though they pointed out the word actually translates as "Vaporize," the Russians still had a good laugh because I think they understood where we were coming from. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And yet, according to Capture's co-founder Tara Sharp, the label actually contains layers of meaning. ❋ Lettie Teague (2011)

(And the fact is, my name actually is Yiddish for "Generic Jewish Kid.") ❋ Unknown (2006)

Other special operations units joke that "SEAL" stands for "Sleep, eat, lift," though the term actually stands for Sea, Air, Land. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Autumn heatwaves are often referred to as "Indian summers", but what does the term actually mean? ❋ Unknown (2011)

Jim Cornette has been the Championship Committee representative (or something like that - I'm not sure what his title actually is). ❋ Unknown (2008)

Maybe that's why his name actually has become synonymous with, well, you can Google him here. ❋ Nathaniel Frank (2011)

In Dreams the word is used with an understanding of what the word actually means, namely a weight that stabilizes a boat and prevents it from capsizing: ❋ Jack Cashill (2011)

With 11 songs a deluxe version offers four bonus tracks, the title actually refers to her 11th studio album in a career dating to 1992. ❋ Michael Bialas (2011)

A young girl came into my shop the other day. She was all of six years old. EVERY (yes, [no kidding]) sentence that came out of her mouth began with the word "actually". It didn't matter what she was responding to. Mom: "[Ashely], what color would you like to paint that mug [for Grandma]?" Ashely: "Actually, I think pink would be nice. Actually, no, maybe blue would be better". Mom: "I think either would be great". Ashely: "Actually, I think Grandma would actually like both colors together. Actually, maybe we could call her and ask what she would like more?" Mom: "Well then it wouldn't be a surprise". Ashely: "Actually, you're right. Actually I think I'll just use both colors". Ok, so I'm probably very anal about this, but I found myself counting how many times the kid used the "A" word. [Gawd], I'm such a [goober].... ❋ Kaaren (2005)

Girl: Actually, it goes like this. You actually go to school, where you actually get to make out with this actually [cute guy]. Then you actually get to know his name, actually hook up with him on [friendster]... ([ad infinitum]) ❋ Chubod (2003)

Me: hey my dog eats his own poop its so disgusting Friend: Actually; its good for dogs to eat their own poop because it helps them maintain the healthy bacteria from their [digestive] [tract]. Me: Oh......(does he seriously expect me to buy that load of [bullsit]?) ❋ Sonofturbo (2009)

Examples of 'actually' 1. Bob - Ya the world is round due to scientific evidence & proof. Paul - a c [t u] a l l y . 2. Child - Done all my homework, time to sit the frick down for 5 goddamn minutes to myself. [Surprise test] - A C [T U] A L L Y . ❋ Rabiez.R (2019)

[President Bush] said, "[The GO] Zone Act ... is going to ... help support high school training that these [Gulf] Coast residents are going to need to fill the jobs which are actually going to be existing." ❋ Xiv (2005)

[your'e] [gay] No, your'e actually gay ❋ O:,' (2007)

-"Hunter Two-One Actual. Come in, Hunter Two-One Actual." -"This is Hunter Two-One." -"No, not the [RTO]. Hunter Two-One ACTUAL. Just put the [lieutenant] [on the line]." ❋ Foxjohn (2010)

*on [facebook picture]* p1- you're so ugly. [lol jk] p2.- but actually... p3. fuck you OR p1. wow she's so dumb p2. hahah yeah [total idiot] jk p1. no, but actually.. ❋ Uurghy (2010)

[perhaps] of mind perhaps of actuality... actuality used in abstact... due to the high [levels] of unlikelyness... as that which is supposed may seem [actual] but may never be real and that which may real may not be actual. ❋ Caseletter (2010)

[I fucked your mum] [No you] didn’t No actually i fucked you [mum] ❋ Thejumacatedscholar (2019)

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