Actual: meaning, definitions and examples

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actual

[ ˈæktʃuəl ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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}

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

real
verdadeiro

🇮🇳 वास्तविक

असली
मौजूदा

🇩🇪 tatsächlich

aktuell
wirklich

🇮🇩 nyata

aktual
sesungguhnya

🇺🇦 актуальний

дійсний
реальний

🇵🇱 rzeczywisty

aktualny
faktyczny

🇯🇵 実際の

現在の
本当の

🇫🇷 réel

actuel
véritable

🇪🇸 real

actual
verdadero

🇹🇷 gerçek

mevcut
hakiki

🇰🇷 실제의

현재의
진짜의

🇸🇦 فعلي

حقيقي
حالي

🇨🇿 aktuální

skutečný
opravdový

🇸🇰 aktuálny

skutočný
ozajstný

🇨🇳 实际的

当前的
真实的

🇸🇮 dejanski

aktualen
resničen

🇮🇸 raunverulegur

núverandi
raunhæfur

🇰🇿 нақты

ағымдағы
шынайы

🇬🇪 რეალური

მიმდინარე
ნამდვილი

🇦🇿 həqiqi

cari
real

🇲🇽 real

actual
verdadero

Word origin

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.