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actual
[ ak-choo-uhl ]
adjective
- existing in act or fact; real:
an actual case of heroism; actual expenses.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms: ,
- existing now; present; current:
The ship's actual position is 22 miles due east of Miami.
- Obsolete. pertaining to or involving acts or action.
actual
/ ˈæʃʊə /
adjective
- existing in reality or as a matter of fact
- real or genuine
- existing at the present time; current
- informal.usually preceded by your (intensifier)
that music's by your actual Mozart, isn't it?
Usage
Other Word Forms
- t··Ա noun
- ԴDz·t· adjective
- non·t··Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of actual1
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Example Sentences
Acharya can’t be entirely sure, but there’s no evidence an actual human being, much less any sort of expert on vaccines or shingles, reviewed her grant proposal or assessed her work.
However the defence, in opening their case, reminded the jury they had not heard any actual evidence yet and needed to keep an open mind.
Forget that five and seven are different numbers or that for the Lakers to play an actual Game 7 in this first-round playoff series against Minnesota, they need to win two more times.
Bending metal — the actual process of making rovers and spaceships and telescopes — drives economic activity.
It's the flipside to the loathing for actual art that has been a steady source of right-wing culture war antics.
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