The kitten was actually a female, not a male.
The kitten was actually a female, not a male.
English
actually
ˈæktʃuəli, ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li, -ɪ, ˈak.(t)ʃ(ʊ).ə.li, ˈak.(t)ʃə.li, ˈak.(t)ʃʊ.ə.lɪ, ˈak.tjʊ.ə.lɪ, ˈatʃ.ə.li, ˈæk.(t)ʃu.ə.li, ˈæk.(t)ʃə.li
Meaning: in fact; really; as a matter of fact
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Example sentences
I don't actually know his name.
I don't actually know his name.
He always plays the tough guy in action movies, but he's actually very kind.
He always plays the tough guy in action movies, but he's actually very kind.
The small size of the box was deceptive; it was actually quite heavy.
The small size of the box was deceptive; it was actually quite heavy.
Many apply for the course, but few actually make the grade.
Many apply for the course, but few actually make the grade.
Usage Notes
Used to emphasize what is true, especially when it is surprising or contradicts what was thought before.
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