actually

/'æktjuəli/

Thân thiện

Actually, the sun is a star.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In fact; really: Used to state a fact or reality, often to correct a false impression or emphasize truth.
   • At the present time; currently: Used to describe what is happening or existing now.
   • Used to express surprise or contrast: Used to introduce a statement that is surprising or contrasts with what was expected.

Examples of Usage

• To state a fact or reality:
  • He said he was busy, but he was actually at home.
  • The movie is actually based on a true story.
• To express surprise or contrast:
  • She actually won the competition!
  • I thought it would be difficult, but it was actually quite easy.
• To mean 'currently' (less common):
  • What is actually happening in the news right now?

Advanced Usage

• "Actually" as a discourse marker: Used to soften a correction or contradiction politely.
  • Actually, I think you'll find the meeting starts at 3 PM, not 2 PM.
• "Actually" for emphasis: Used to strengthen a statement about reality.
  • I actually don't mind the rain at all.

Variants and Related Words

• Actual (adjective): Existing in fact; real.
  • The actual cost was higher than the estimate.
• In actuality (phrase): In reality; in fact.
  • In actuality, the project was completed ahead of schedule.

Synonyms

• Really: In actual fact, as opposed to what is said or imagined.
• In fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement.
• Truly: In accordance with truth or fact.

Related Phrases

• As a matter of fact: Used to introduce a statement that adds to, emphasizes, or contradicts a previous statement.
  • As a matter of fact, I have the documents right here.
• In reality: Used to assert the truth about a situation, especially when it is different from what is believed.
  • He seems confident, but in reality, he's quite nervous.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. as a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis
   • actually, we all help clear up after a meal
   • actually, I haven't seen the film
   • I'm not all that surprised actually
   • she hasn't proved to be too satisfactory, actually
2. at the present moment
   • the transmission screen shows the picture that is actually on the air
3. used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated; surprisingly
   • you may actually be doing the right thing by walking out
   • she actually spoke Latin
   • they thought they made the rules but in reality they were only puppets
   • people who seem stand-offish are in reality often simply nervous
4. in actual fact
   • to be nominally but not actually independent
   • no one actually saw the shark
   • large meteorites actually come from the asteroid belt

Từ đồng nghĩa

• in reality
• really