actual
Pronunciation: [/ˈækʃuəl/]
Word
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?
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