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actual

Pronunciation: [/ˈækʃuəl/]

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actual: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use actual in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “real”

(adjective) referring to something that is real or truly exists. When you're talking about something that is really happening or true, you use 'actual'.

Example

The actual date of the event is next Friday.

Example

The news report was not about the actual situation.

Example

Do you know the actual number of participants in the competition?

How to pronounce actual

Pronunciation: [/ˈækʃuəl/]

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