used in speaking to emphasize a fact or a comment, or that something is really true. What did she actually say? It's not actually raining now.

1used in speaking to emphasize a fact or a comment, or that something is really true What did she actually say? It's not actually raining now.

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb actually, two of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...

used to emphasize something that is real or exists in fact. James looks younger than his wife but in actual fact (= really) he is five years older.

1used to emphasize something that is real or exists in fact What were his actual words? The actual cost was higher than we expected.

6 дней назад · ACTUALLY definition: 1. in fact or really: 2. used in sentences in which there is information that is in some way…. Learn more.

used to emphasize that something is correct in every way or in every detail synonym precisely. It's exactly nine o'clock. It happened almost exactly a year ...

a way of emphasizing that something is true and that there is no doubt about it. I definitely remember sending the letter. 'Was it what you expected?

used to emphasize that a particular statement, feeling, etc. is sincere or real. She truly believes that none of this is her fault. I'm truly sorry that ...

(formal) ​[uncountable] the state of something existing in reality. in actuality The building looked as impressive in actuality as it did in photographs.