Definition & Meaning of "actually"in English

actually

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

as a matter of fact

in fact

really

Grammatical Information

Examples

Many people assumed she was the manager, but, actually, she's a senior consultant.

used to show surprise when someone says something that is not true

Examples

It's not a diamond ring, actually.

as a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis

at the present moment

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