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actually

Pronunciation: [/ˈæk.t͡ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/]

Word

Context: “general”

(adverb) used to emphasize that something is true or a real fact. When you want to point out that something is not just imagined or guessed, but really happened or exists.

Example

I thought they were joking, but they actually went to the concert without me.

Example

She said she would come, but she didn't actually show up.

Example

Did you actually see a dinosaur at the museum?

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