Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

actually

Adverb
/ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/
Definition
In fact; definitely; really.
Examples
  • She thought he was joking, but he was actually serious.
  • Actually, I prefer coffee over tea.
  • The movie was actually better than I expected.
Meaning
The term ‘actually’ is used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often in contrast to what might be assumed or believed.
Synonyms
  • truly
  • really
  • in fact
  • certainly
  • genuinely