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actual
[ak-choo-uhl]
adjective
existing in act or fact; real.
an actual case of heroism; actual expenses.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms: ,existing now; present; current.
The ship's actual position is 22 miles due east of Miami.
Obsolete.pertaining to or involving acts or action.
actual
/ ˈæʃʊə /
adjective
existing in reality or as a matter of fact
real or genuine
existing at the present time; current
informal(usually preceded by your) (intensifier)
that music's by your actual Mozart, isn't it?
Usage
Other 51Թ Forms
- actualness noun
- nonactual adjective
- nonactualness noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of actual1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
That's not an exaptation, where the same structures that let them climb trees are applied to the new setting, but actual evolutionary adaptations.
King Charles's actual birthday is in November, but in an effort to hold the event in better weather, monarchs have traditionally held public celebrations in the summer.
In my assessment, the White House appears to be sincere in the substance of what it is saying: that there was no overt and direct U.S. involvement with Israel during the actual strike.
While viral video has focused on clashes between protesters and state, local and federal agents, the actual number of arrests and criminal charges have been difficult to tally.
Still, little is gained by transforming actual cartoons into human cartoons.
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