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actual

 

[ ˈæktʃuəl ]

Adjective / Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

in use

Existing in fact; real. Used to emphasize the truth of a statement.

Synonyms

authentic, genuine, real, true

Examples of usage

  • It's not just a hypothetical scenario, it's an actual situation.
  • The actual cost of the project was much higher than anticipated.
Context #2 | Adjective

typical

Used to emphasize the important aspects of something.

Synonyms

authentic, genuine, real, true

Examples of usage

  • The actual reason for her absence was her illness.
  • The actual problem lies in the lack of communication.
Context #3 | Adverb

in reality

Used to emphasize that something is exactly as stated or expected.

Synonyms

genuinely, in fact, really, truly

Examples of usage

  • He claimed to be innocent, but he's actually guilty.
  • She said she would help, but she never actually did.

Translations

Translations of the word "actual" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atual

🇮🇳 वास्तविक

🇩🇪 tatsächlich

🇮🇩 nyata

🇺🇦 актуальний

🇵🇱 rzeczywisty

🇯🇵 実際の

🇫🇷 réel

🇪🇸 real

🇹🇷 gerçek

🇰🇷 실제의

🇸🇦 فعلي

🇨🇿 aktuální

🇸🇰 aktuálny

🇨🇳 实际的

🇸🇮 dejanski

🇮🇸 raunverulegur

🇰🇿 нақты

🇬🇪 რეალური

🇦🇿 həqiqi

🇲🇽 real

Etymology

The word 'actual' is derived from the Latin word 'actualis', which means 'active' or 'pertaining to action'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century with the meaning 'pertaining to action'. Over time, its usage expanded to emphasize the truth or reality of something. Today, 'actual' is commonly used in everyday language to emphasize the real or important aspects of a situation.

See also: act, acting, action, actionable, activate, active, actively, activists, activity, actor, actress, acts, counteractant, enact, inactivity, overact, react, transact.

Word Frequency Rank

At #764 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.