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actually.

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

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/ˈæk(t)ʃᵿli/Received-Pronunciation/ˈæk(t)ʃʊəli/Received-Pronunciation/ˈæt͡ʃ.u.li/UK, nonstandard/ˈæt͡ʃ.ə.li/UK, nonstandard
  1. In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

    modal · not-comparable
    His promises did not correspond with what he actually did.
  2. Actively.

    not-comparable · obsolete
  3. Currently; at the time.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English actually, actuelly, equivalent to actual + -ly.

intj/ˈæk(t)ʃᵿli/Received-Pronunciation/ˈæk(t)ʃʊəli/Received-Pronunciation/ˈæt͡ʃ.u.li/UK, nonstandard/ˈæt͡ʃ.ə.li/UK, nonstandard
  1. Indicating affirmation, agreement.

    Philippines · informal
Where this word comes from

A calque of Tagalog talaga.

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