Type in ➚ :

0 results, you searched for term: actually. Please check for the correct spellings.

Actually Dictionary Entry

Actually

Part of Speech

Adverb

Pronunciation

/ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/

Definitions

  1. In fact; really.
  2. Used to emphasize a statement or response.

Usage Examples

  • She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.
  • Do you actually think that will work?

Etymology

From Latin 'actualis', meaning 'active, real', derived from 'actus', meaning 'act, do'.

Synonyms

  • Really
  • Truly
  • In fact

Antonyms

  • Supposedly
  • Allegedly
  • Falsely

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish En realidad /en re.a.li.dad/
French En fait /ɑ̃ fɛ/
German Tatsächlich /taˈtsɛːlɪç/
Chinese 实际上 /shíjì shang/
Arabic في الواقع /fī al-wāqiʿ/
Hindi वास्तव में /vāstav meṁ/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

Pronunciation may vary in different dialects of English, particularly in American and British English.

Historical Usage

The word has been used since the early 15th century to emphasize the reality of a statement.

Cultural Nuances

In various cultures, the word is used to clarify misconceptions or to assert the truth of a statement.

More Information

Understanding the usage of 'actually' can enhance communication by providing clarity and emphasis in conversations.

  1. Home
  2.  › 
  3. language
  4.  › 
  5. nepali-dictionary-translation-meaning-of-actually