ALL meanings of actual
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A a - adjective actual You use actual to emphasize that you are referring to something real or genuine. 3
- adjective actual You use actual to contrast the important aspect of something with a less important aspect. 3
- adjective actual existing in reality or as a matter of fact 3
- adjective actual real or genuine 3
- adjective actual existing at the present time; current 3
- adjective actual (intensifier) 3
- adjective actual existing in reality or in fact; not merely possible, but real; as it really is 3
- adjective actual existing at present or at the time 3
- noun actual Existing in fact; typically as contrasted with what was intended, expected, or believed. 1
- adjective actual existing in act or fact; real: an actual case of heroism; actual expenses. 1
- adjective actual existing now; present; current: The ship's actual position is 22 miles due east of Miami. 1
- adjective actual Obsolete. pertaining to or involving acts or action. 1
- adjective actual real, existing 1
- adjective actual used for emphasis 1
- adjective actual current, up-to-date 1
- noun actual An actual, real one; notably. 0
- adjective actual Existing in act or reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact. 0
- adjective actual Factual, real, not just apparent or even false. 0
- adjective actual (dated) In action at the time being; now existing; current. 0
- adjective actual (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Active, not passive. 0
- adjective actual Used to emphasise a noun or verb, whether something is real or metaphorical. 0