Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
actual
adjective
/ˈak(t)ʃuəl/
Definition
Existing in reality or fact; not imagined or supposed.
Examples
- This is the actual product, not a replica.
- We need to consider the actual costs before making a decision.
- His actual age is a mystery; he looks much younger.
Meaning
The word ‘actual’ refers to something that is real and can be observed or experienced, rather than being hypothetical or theoretical.
Synonyms
- real
- true
- genuine
- factual
- certain
