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actually

Definition:
actually = in fact; really

Grammatical category:
adverb

 

Pronunciation

Phonetic pronunciation:
/æk-ʧu-ə-li/

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actually

Example

► I thought Maria was Italian, but she's actually Peruvian.

 

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