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ACTUALLY

(adverb)
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There are 4 meanings of the word Actually.

How to pronounce actually:

US

Actually - as an adverb

In actual fact

Example: "To be nominally but not actually independent"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
really

Used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated; surprisingly

Example: "You may actually be doing the right thing by walking out"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
in reality

At present

Example: "The transmission screen shows the picture that is actually on the air"

As a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis; as a modifier to add slight emphasis

Example: "Actually, we all help clear up after a meal"

Example Sentences

"I actually finished my homework early."
"He actually said he would come to the party."
"She actually enjoys cooking dinner every night."
"We actually went to see a movie last night."
"They actually won the game despite being the underdogs."
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Word Game Points

Is ACTUALLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, actually is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ACTUALLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is ACTUALLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, actually is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ACTUALLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is ACTUALLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, actually is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACTUALLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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